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A Day as an Aircraft Dispatcher

At Sheffield School of Aeronautics, we are proud of our graduates and that’s because we know how hard they work to master the skill of aircraft dispatch. We asked a student who graduated from our aircraft dispatcher school to describe a day in the life of an aircraft dispatcher for the benefit of our prospective […]

Why Your Aircraft Dispatcher School Selection Matters

Why your dispatch school selection matters  By Mark Thompson I hope that if you are reading this blog, then you are thinking about pursuing a career as an aircraft dispatcher. Congratulations! This is the first step on your way to aviation’s most rewarding career. The next step, should you decide to pursue it is school […]

My Road To Sheffield: From Meteorologist to Dispatcher by J.Evans

My Road To Sheffield: From Meteorologist to Dispatcher I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have my head in the clouds. I was so fascinated by weather growing up that I got my bachelor’s degree in meteorology later in life. The problem was that I had no idea what to do with it after. […]

ADX Essentials

10 July 2014 Author: James T. Holman, CFI, ADX Graduate, Sheffield School of Aeronautics, 2012 ADX Knowledge Test: The Basics If you’re in the market for Dispatch training and can’t seem to shake the intimidation of the required FAA knowledge test, you are not alone! The dreaded ADX test haunts many considering training for the […]

From a Store front to South Florida – Aircraft Dispatch School Selection

My journey to Sheffield began while stopping in an aviation store In Houston in the summer of 2007. In the window of the store was an advertisement for Aircraft Dispatcher classes at an area Junior College. Out of curiosity, I began to research Aircraft Dispatching as it had peaked my interested. I soon found myself […]

Searching & Deciding on an Airline Dispatcher School

Blog #2 by R.R. (Sheffield Graduate) I began looking at courses based in New Zealand and also world-wide. I had my eye on the Sheffield Course but looked at all sorts of courses. The most important factors for me included cost, location, content, reputation and type of qualification (if any,) that could be/would be awarded. […]

When is a ceiling really sealing?

We have all been told old wives tales. Their problem is that they can take on a life of their own. Are the old wives right, is there a bit of truth to them, or are they just plain wrong? When it comes to ceilings as part of landing minimums the answer is a bit […]

Insight Into Worldwide Flight Planning & Aircraft Dispatcher Operations

Blog #1 by R.R. (Sheffield Graduate) Welcome to my insight into the beginnings of a career in worldwide flight planning & operations. Having graduated from the Sheffield School with an FAA Dispatch License, and to cut a long story short, I’m about 1 month into a new operations controller role for a worldwide aviation management […]

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    “As a graduate of Sheffield School of Aeronautics I am a firm believer that I received the most thorough and well thought out aircraft dispatcher training available. I owe my position in the industry to Sheffield School of Aeronautics.” BF Sidebar BF
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    “I wanted to tell you I got the job offer from Expressjet, and start next month! I think a couple others from class were hired as well. It just shows the Sheffield reputation when I see graduates from other schools complaining that they can’t get an interview – I wasn’t even back home to Minneapolis […] Dan Gustafson
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    “Eric Morris is one of the most if not the most knowledgeable and experienced authorities on Aircraft Dispatching in the United States. He strives constantly to make the industry better.” DH sidebar DH
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    “Going to Sheffield prepared me for the real world challenges of Aircraft Dispatching. I certainly believe that the method Sheffield used is one not only for success in a real world career, but also one that prepares students to correctly dispatch aircraft.” T.Z. Sidebar TZ
    “I am a month into my new job at a airline coming out of reorganization, and am helping the training department by referencing the excellent and up to date course book provided to all Sheffield grads.” RW RW
    “My experience at Sheffield and my exposure to other aircraft dispatchers that did not go to Sheffield has resulted in an awareness of the superior depth and quality of the training provided by the Sheffield instructors.” CD Sidebar CD
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    Good afternoon Eric, I wanted to reach out to let you know that training at (airline) is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier that I chose Sheffield. My classmates, while very smart, definitely had subpar training and that has been very evident. I have waited to write a full scale review of the […] Attending Sheffield School benefits airline new hires in preparation for airline training
    “I am a graduate of the Sheffield’s Dispatcher Program. I have been a Captain-Part 121 Airline, Certified Flight/Grnd Instructor, and FAA Designated Check Airman and Sim Instructor (Part 121). From my experience I would rate Sheffield School as outstanding in their field.” PT PT
    “Their reputation of excellence amongst the industry is second to none. Sheffield School of Aeronautics should be seen as the standard of how it can be done and how it should be done. I was hired at a major airline with no dispatch experience.” A.Z. Sidebar AZ
    “I entered my profession, with more knowledge and information than dispatchers who have been practicing their craft for more than ten years. Not only has Sheffield provided a top notch education, but they have also instilled in me the confidence to succeed.” A.Z. Sidebar AZ – Student Testimonial
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