Advanced International Flight Planning

Flight Dispatcher vs. Air Traffic Controller

By Eric Morris | Published: April 28, 2022
Air Traffic Dispatcher

Aircraft Dispatcher vs. Air Traffic Controller Flight dispatchers and air traffic controllers may have different job titles, but they share many of the same responsibilities. “What is the difference between an aircraft dispatcher and an air traffic controller?” is a rather common question for people that are looking into getting into the aviation industry or […]

What is Unmanned Air Traffic System Management?

By Eric Morris | Published: April 20, 2022
photo of a drone

Air Traffic Control for Drones  The introduction of drones into our airspace has thrown a wrench into the modus operandi of air traffic dispatch and control. Drones have made this profession more complex because the skies are more congested than ever before. If you are interested in this career, air traffic dispatcher salary, own a […]

AIFP – November 2020

By 052199j | Published: July 11, 2019

November 16 – 17, 2020 Our 2-day Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) course immediately follows the Aircraft Dispatcher Course, providing valuable information for those individuals who may become dispatchers for an airline conducting international operations. Sheffield School of Aeronautics was the first school to conduct a formal international flight planning course. https://www.sheffield.com/course/advanced-international-flight-planning

AIFP – August 2020

By 052199j | Published: July 11, 2019

August 17 – 18, 2020 Our 2-day Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) course immediately follows the Aircraft Dispatcher Course, providing valuable information for those individuals who may become dispatchers for an airline conducting international operations. Sheffield School of Aeronautics was the first school to conduct a formal international flight planning course. https://www.sheffield.com/course/advanced-international-flight-planning

AIFP – May 2020

By 052199j | Published: July 11, 2019

May 18 – 19, 2020 Our 2-day Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) course immediately follows the Aircraft Dispatcher Course, providing valuable information for those individuals who may become dispatchers for an airline conducting international operations. Sheffield School of Aeronautics was the first school to conduct a formal international flight planning course. https://www.sheffield.com/course/advanced-international-flight-planning  

AIFP – March 2020

By 052199j | Published: July 11, 2019

March 23 – 24, 2020 Our 2-day Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) course immediately follows the Aircraft Dispatcher Course, providing valuable information for those individuals who may become dispatchers for an airline conducting international operations. Sheffield School of Aeronautics was the first school to conduct a formal international flight planning course.   https://www.sheffield.com/course/advanced-international-flight-planning

AIFP – November 2019

By 052199j | Published: December 12, 2018

November 18 – 19, 2019 Our 2-day Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) course immediately follows the Aircraft Dispatcher Course, providing valuable information for those individuals who may become dispatchers for an airline conducting international operations. Sheffield School of Aeronautics was the first school to conduct a formal international flight planning course. Read more about the […]

AIFP – September 2019

By 052199j | Published: December 12, 2018

September 16 – 17, 2019 Our 2-day Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) course immediately follows the Aircraft Dispatcher Course, providing valuable information for those individuals who may become dispatchers for an airline conducting international operations. Sheffield School of Aeronautics was the first school to conduct a formal international flight planning course. Read more about the […]

AIFP – July 2019

By 052199j | Published: December 12, 2018

July 8 – 9, 2019 Our 2-day Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) course immediately follows the Aircraft Dispatcher Course, providing valuable information for those individuals who may become dispatchers for an airline conducting international operations. Sheffield School of Aeronautics was the first school to conduct a formal international flight planning course. Read more about the […]

AIFP – May 2019

By 052199j | Published: December 12, 2018

May 20 – 21, 2019 Our 2-day Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) course immediately follows the Aircraft Dispatcher Course, providing valuable information for those individuals who may become dispatchers for an airline conducting international operations. Sheffield School of Aeronautics was the first school to conduct a formal international flight planning course. Read more about the […]

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