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What Is a SEVIS Approved School?

There are many international students who come to the United States each year to study. It is important that they attend a SEVIS approved school since these schools allow international students to attend colleges and universities in the US. What is SEVIS? SEVIS is an acronym that stands for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. […]

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VA Benefits Can Help Veterans Pursue Education and Training

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides various services and benefits to members of the Service, Veterans, and their families in order to honor and recognize their service to the country. One of these services is the Education Service that can help veterans find schools that are VA approved institutions, as well as assist them in […]

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Three Points to Help You Choose the Best Aircraft Dispatcher Training School

If you have made the decision to train to become an aircraft dispatcher, you’ve made a good choice. Along with the traits that are required of an outstanding dispatcher, you must have high quality training to accompany your good qualities. There are 3 points that will help you evaluate any aeronautic school before enrolling. Does […]

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Aircraft Dispatcher – Regulations & English Grammar

Dispatch IFR & English Generally speaking, according to Regulation §121.613, no person may dispatch an aircraft for operations under IFR, unless appropriate weather reports or forecasts, or any combination thereof, indicate that the weather conditions will be at or above the authorized minimums at the estimated time of arrival at the airport or airports to […]

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Traits You Need to Be an Aircraft Dispatcher

The job of Aircraft Dispatcher requires highly trained individuals who can handle the responsibilities of many flights over the course of a day. Along with the captain, the FAA licensed Aircraft Dispatcher shares responsibility for the passengers’ safety. There are major requirements for training and knowledge, but there are also personality traits that are needed […]

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Types of FAA Licenses

In the United States, there are several flavors of pilot licenses. This is to ensure that each person operating an aircraft vehicle fully understands the characteristics of that particular vehicle and the proper ways of maneuvering it under different conditions. Pilot’s licenses are given out by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), rather than on a […]

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The Numerous Things an Aircraft Dispatcher Keeps Track of

Working as an Aircraft Dispatcher is one of the busiest jobs of all. That’s why airline companies make sure to hire only the best people for the job, and they pay them well. It’s tough enough to operate a single aircraft with hundreds of passengers aboard. Aircraft Dispatchers share the responsibility with the Captain for […]

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Requirements for Becoming an Aircraft Dispatcher

There’s no underestimating the importance of the Aircraft Dispatcher’s job. If this is your goal, you must be prepared to stay updated on all the information related to hundreds of flights, each carrying hundreds of passengers, every day. It’s a great career for anyone who loves the fast pace of the airline industry, has a […]

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Aircraft Dispatcher 5 Week Course-Feb 2015

February 23 – March 27 Our program is FAA approved for 200 hours. Classes are held from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Computer labs are usually scheduled after 5:00 pm. The duration of the course is 5 weeks. The FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test is usually administered during the first half of […]

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Aircraft Dispatcher 5 Week Course – Jan 2014

January 6 – February 7 Our program is FAA approved for 200 hours. Classes are held from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Computer labs are usually scheduled after 5:00 pm. The duration of the course is 5 weeks. The FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test is usually administered during the first half of […]

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