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“As a graduate of the aircraft dispatcher program at the Sheffield School of Aeronautics…My training was intense and thorough and furnished me with the requisite skills for performing my current job as a Flight Dispatch Supervisor.” N.S.
Sidebar NS“I am so glad they are like this because it made me a better dispatcher and I really appreciate their high standards. I would highly recommend Sheffield to anyone who is willing to study hard and is serious about obtaining a Dispatcher Certificate.” MC
MCGood 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“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” I have received 4 (job) offers…many of the interviews I have gotten have been because of my “pedigree”…going to Sheffield. I am amazed at the respect your school has….I am honored to be a graduate. Thank you for all the work you ..!”
Testimonial – J. Ganci“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“While touring my company’s dispatch department before I had my license our OCC manager pointed out that 7 of the 10 dispatchers on shift had come from Sheffield. The overall consensus was that Sheffield grads were able to hit the ground running as they were better prepared.” K.O.
Sidebar K.O.“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“These men represented the highest caliber of professionalism and integrity. The education I received from these gentleman has afforded me to be gainfully employed while having the opportunity to use the education received, all over this country, and more than a few others.” WG
sidebar wg“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“Your school has offered me an incredible advantage in the Dispatcher job market.” D.K.
D. Kircher“If you want to be the best, first you need to be trained by the best!” P. Hill
P.Hill – DHL“Sheffield School of Aeronautics is a highly recognized and respected organization throughout the airline industry. They only produce the highest quality of graduate…” P.W.
Sidebar PW“This was an amazing class! Always interesting! It was like drinking from a fire hose, but I have never enjoyed a course more than this one. Thank you for a great 5 weeks & EWINS!” R.S.
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Aircraft Dispatcher Course – 2 Week Course
Accelerated Course
(Online Training followed by 2 weeks residency training) –
Update: November 28, 2025
Sheffield School of Aeronautics is no longer conducting FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification training – we have retired from that specific type of training; however, we are currently endorsing Flight Dispatch Network (FDN) as a highly reputable alternative school for training. Please visit https://www.flightdispatchnetwork.com for information.
“Great online course. All the information was clearly laid out in an easy to understand fashion. Class expectations are clearly explained. Overall a great course..”
Prerequisites: This course is for:
Specific prerequisites details are below.
2024 Course Fees
Registration/Phase I Fee: $2,000
Phase II Tuition: $2,100
Total cost (domestic & international* students) $4,100.
FAA Practical examination fee: $0.00; we do not charge a fee for the initial certification exam.
Practical exam RETEST, if required ($500.00).
* International Applicants/Students only – add a I-20/M-1 visa processing fee of $300.00, if applicable.
Fees payable by Bank check, company check, credit card, MO, Travelers Check, personal check, or you can send money via Zelle to [email protected]
(Zelle note) This will show as “Alron Aviation, Inc.” which is correct.)
Additional Costs:
Housing = Sonesta ES Suites is highly recommended, but visit Student Housing for more information and options.
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July 31, 2024
February 25, 2024
Good afternoon Eric and Brett,
Just wanting to let you know that I have accepted a job offer at Mountain Air Cargo. Thank you both for your help and wanted to let you know that I very much enjoyed the course at Sheffield and will be sure to fully recommend it to anyone that asks.
Thank you!
Ryan Enloe
September 22, 2023
Hi Eric,
May 25, 2023
Hi, Brett and Eric,
Just wanted to thank you both again for providing the round-the-clock guidance and support that helped ‘E’ and I succeed at Sheffield. It really was a fun experience for both of us. Moreover, I feel better equipped to propel my career in private air carriage thanks to you.
Hope to stay in touch with you in the future!
Warmest regards,
T.G.
March 31, 2023
Dear Katja, Eric and Brett,
I trust this email finds you well. I am not sure where to begin since I have so much to thank you all for. Mr. Eric for that first email in 2021 when I inquired about the school, and you shared a lot of useful information which made me make the choice to come to Sheffield. In addition, much appreciated for the practical interview which was very professional. I really appreciate.
To Mrs. Katja I really appreciate your patient when I was trying to get the visa since 2021, your assistance and patient helped a lot. Your recommendations on accommodation were also on point and I got an exceptionally good accommodation option. I will be sending a separate email to the host with you in cc on this.
To Mr. Brett, your sharing of knowledge was excellent and went a long way in answering questions at the practical test, tests in class as well as the ADX test. When I joined the physical class is when it came to mind the sacrifice you make to teach in class as well as reply to online students in the evening (like myself). This dedication is remarkable.
To all of you kindly keep up the excellent work which makes Sheffield School of Aeronautics the best in the US and for sure I have already started passing on recommendations to my colleagues in the UN WFP Aviation Service to consider Sheffield as the first choice for the Dispatcher course.
I wish all of you the best …
Martin
February 7, 2023
“Very happy in my decision to attend Sheffield School. It was a great experience, and I have learned “a lot.” Would recommend to anyone.
A. Mora
January 13, 2023
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October 13, 2022
August 4, 2022
“This has been an amazing experience.”
A.
May 17, 2022
“All perfect!!”
A.
2024 Application Forms
Special Notes for Students of Any Class:
Domestic Students – ID information:
International Students – ID & Additional Information:
Aircraft Dispatcher Course (2 weeks)
No, HOWEVER it is HIGHLY recommended to do so. Not taking and passing the ADX exam prior to beginning the online phase results in the juggling of nonsense (ADX standardized exam study of topics, many of which are unrelated to reality) with real-life practical exam-based subject matter, the latter of which is covered during both Phases I & II. Our Phase I does not concentrate or focus on ADX material. Much of the material is covered, but not in any concentrated manner. Sure, important regulations will be covered during both phases of our course, but we will not instruct technical aerodynamics and pallet loading, or how to fly into a specific holding pattern, colors of aeronautical lighting and runway marking and spacing rules, etc.. If we wasted time on this, then it would be a disservice to our customers. Again, this answer pertains to the ‘shorter’ residency courses, NOT the full 5-week residency course.
Experienced indivividuals/airlines (per FAR 65.57) or highly motivated individuals who are able to pass the ADX exam and 7 online modules prior to arrival for the 2 weeks residency.
Yes. You can complete the lessons (Courses 101-107 above, in order of course) any time prior to the DUE DATES. The Matrix lists the due dates for each Course. You can certainly complete a course before it’s due date.
Seek training at another facility. They’re sole interest is $$$; it certainly is not to provide a quality education.
It is recognized in many countries/airlines, yet it’s validity as a license varies among CAAs around the world. You’ll have to specifically ask the country’s CAA or airline.
Yes, it is open to qualified students, domestic or international. If entering on a M-1 student visa, our procedures will be sent to you upon application or when you inquire by email. The I-20 fee is $200.00 (2020) and $300 (2021).
Fax or mail is fine.
A combination of not following instructions and procrastination. For example, once the Phase I tuition is paid, an email is sent with instructions and links, and a directive to “Reply via email that you received this email”, but many students do not follow that direction. They are reminded a week or 10 days later, some need an additional reminder, but by then they are already 2-3 weeks behind.
Not reading what was just written above or not believing it.
Yes. Believing that the ADX test is Phase I or that the ADX exam can be studied for while taking our Phase I online material concurrently. Sheffield’s Phase I online material is not pure ADX study material. It could certainly help anyone studying for the ADX test, but is more demanding on it’s own and should be commenced once the ADX is already passed.
Yes. Believing that this is some “click through the pretty flash files” type of course resulting in some lame “print out your certificate” set of instructions at the end. There are a variety of training methods used including interactive examples and other tasks, but a large amount of READING is required, followed by homework and other assignments, AND all must be REVIEWED and understood prior to your arrival at Sheffield.
Course Description
Years ago, we were overwhelmed with phone calls requesting an accelerated course for those highly experienced individuals who cannot attend our longer courses. These motivated individuals requested quality that our institution has provided for 76+ years while not being overcharged. Sheffield met these demands by providing an unparalleled program ranging from an ab initio basics review through the complexities of our full-time course and into our airline-prep material. This course is not the typical “Q & A” test preparation course.
The course consists of two phases: an online interactive distance-learning phase (I) and a residency phase (II).
Phase I
Online Distance-Learning. 2023-2024 Cost is $2,000 (nonrefundable).
Requires: Internet access, a user ID and password (issued after payment), and a web browser. Successful completion of Phase I is a prerequisite to enter the Phase II (residency) course. Plan on a minimum of 2-3 months to complete the online modules and examinations (excluding study time for the ADX test). This phase will be accessible on a password-protected realm of our web site. Once Phase I is accessed, students will have 3 months of maximum access. Overdue assignments will not be acceptable. You may postpone your Phase II start date ONLY ONE TIME if needed. Evidence of cheating or receiving help from others or giving out your individual ID and password to others will result in immediate dismissal from the course – no refund. If you continually ignore directions provided by the instructor, after previous warnings, then student will be terminated from the course – no refund.
Phase I (excludes ADX study time) – Online – See the MATRIX at the bottom of this page to get an idea of the DUE DATES and MINIMUM days required for each course.
See the Class Matrix (class dates and assignment due dates) at the bottom of the page.
Phase II
Residency, following successful completion of Phase I. Cost (2023-2024) is $2,100 due 30 days prior to class start date.
Duration: 10 days, 8 clock hours per day; 8:00am – 5:00pm with a lunch hour. Occasionally, computer labs will be conducted in the large classroom toward the end of the day.
An exam (review) based on the online modules of Phase I may be administered at the Sheffield School facilities on the first day on Phase II or online prior to your arrival. If the online modules, practice examples, and practice exams are successfully completed per the directions provided in Phase I, then the transition to Phase II should be smooth.
Class is not held during the weekends, unless prearranged by instructor.
Be prepared to stay an extra 1 – 3 days due to the scheduling of practical examinations.
Instructors: Brett Bories, Eric Morris
Maximum Class Size: approximately 12 students.
Minimum Class Size: 1 student.
Optional AIFP, ETOPS, and EWINS workshops follow.
Curriculum
If you tend to procrastinate, you should not enroll in this course.
Prerequisites (specific details):
FAA Certification Requirements:
There are 4 steps required for you to become certified as an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher per FAR Part 65:
2024 Course Matrix (assignment due dates Table)
(LATEST POSSIBLE) start dates
2024 Phase I – Online Courses: 101-107
(LATEST POSSIBLE) completion due dates
These online courses ARE NOT ADX test prep material!!
Phase II
(TRY TO COMPLETE MUCH EARLIER):
Student MUST complete the above courses (lessons, assignments, and tests) in a timely manner in order to be allowed to enter the corresponding Phase II residency portion of class. The due dates above are FIRM. If any online course is completed late or overdue for ANY REASON, then you will NOT be permitted into that corresponding Phase 2 class – you MUST postpone to the next scheduled class date to avoid arriving here unprepared. You may NOT postpone TWICE to a later class date without re-enrolling and beginning the entire process again beginning with Phase I.
Example: If planning to join us on January 24, 2024 for Phase 2 (residency) class, but online Course 105 was not completed by January 8, then you must postpone your arrival to March 13 and now meet the due dates of that respective class. If you are now planning to arrive on March 13, 2024 for the Phase 2 (residency) class after already postponing once, but online Course 105 was not completed by Feb 25 or you are late with any subsequent online course (106 or later), then you will be terminated from the entire program with no refund. The only way to continue is to re-enroll.
It is recommended to START these Phase I online lessons at least 3 months prior to the Phase II start date (right column.) Why? Because you are provided 2-3 months of online access and most students need that time to complete everything in a non-rushed manner which also allows adequate REVIEW time prior to arrival at Sheffield School. Without reviewing all material, you would arrive unprepared for our residency portion of the course.
Click here to see the 2024 Course Matrix Table