Advanced Weather Forecasting & EWINS

2023 note: In the next few months, we should be scheduling our EWINS course for later 2023.

We are proud to announce our new updated EWINS (Enhanced Weather Information Systems) course. For the first time, an aircraft dispatcher school will provide EWINS training in house. This is not “Orientation to EWINS” as prescribed in a common Aircraft dispatcher certification course, and what other schools claim as a true EWINS course – our curriculum matches the outline prescribed by the FAA for EWINS certification. Sheffield is offering a 2-day EWINS (Enhanced Weather Information Systems) training course.

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Our course is an EWINS-qualification program, not a 5-35 minute lecture on the theory and concept of EWINS – it is the application. After completing the course and receiving a certificate, the individual will not only be more astute at weather analysis, but will be in a more favorable position to become EWINS-certified if their airline deems it necessary for their dispatchers. Basically, it’s a head-start into advanced weather analysis, whether you become certified in the future or not.

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The course is open to all Sheffield graduates as well as any individuals who are interested in increasing their weather forecasting ability through learning a wealth of meteorological concepts and techniques.

The training provided will emphasize operational forecasting, with a significant percentage of this course providing hands-on analysis and forecast practice and evaluation. This training program includes all lesson plans, study guides, handouts, and competency checks for the following curriculum segments:

  • Climatology
    • Statistical Terms
    • Climatic Elements
    • Climatic Controls
    • Airmasses
  • Atmospheric Dynamics
    • Heat Balance and Transfer
    • Constant Pressure/Heights
    • Atmospheric Structure
    • Pressure Systems
    • Localized Weather Patterns
    • Weather Fronts
  • Weather Data Sources
    • NWS
    • Internet and Private Weather Data
  • Weather Chart and Atmospheric Model Analysis
    • Basic Analysis Techniques
    • Thermodynamic Diagrams
  • Weather Element Forecasting
    • Surface Winds
    • Visibility Forecasting Techniques
    • Cloud Forecasting
    • Temperatures
    • Turbulence Forecasting
    • Icing Forecasting
    • Pressure Altitude/Density Altitude
  • Severe Convective Weather
    • Convective Process
    • Lifting Mechanisms
    • Airmass Analysis
    • TSTM Development and Lifecycle, including supercells, mesocyclonic rotation, Bow echoes
  • RADAR and Meteorological Satellite (METSAT) Analysis
    • Types of Satellites/Imagery
    • Analysis and Convective Interactions
  • Aviation Meteorology/Flight Forecasting
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Water Vapor Satellite Imagery

Our most updated version of the course (now approaching 20mb of presentation material) includes the following sections:

  • Concept of EWINS, dispatcher vs. meteorologist roles, FAA definitions and requirements, approved weather sources and industry concerns about EWINS versus standard WINS.
  • The use and interpretation of weather products widely used in forecasting including terminology, limitations, and examples, as well as listings of sources available in the public domain.
  • A summary of various techniques available for element forecasting in the terminal environment and quality assurance/validation requirements.
  • A growing appendix of quick references that would be useful for dispatchers involved in the forecast process.

Course Fees Tuition $600.00 [$900.00 for non-Sheffield graduates] – check for discounts.

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February 20, 2019

“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.

April 6, 2018

“Excellent courses (AIFP, ETOPS, EWINS), compliment initial class perfectly. Many thanks!”

C.R.

October 6, 2017

Very thorough. Great jokes!

September 28, 2017

“Brilliant instructors, first class education.”

S.

April 15, 2017

Dear Sir,

Hope you are doing well. 
 
I wanted to write a few words to express my gratitude towards one of the most humble and knowledgeable human – you, my super instructors Rueben and Michael, ever so kind and helpful Brett, and last but not the least the lady who answered numerous questions throughout the process with a smile Ms. Lizett. 
 
I was excited to choose Sheffield because of what people around me in aviation told me. I am glad to say I have become one of those today encouraging others to join Sheffield. There were many amazing things about the course but for me the exams were the best. They had me thinking every single time, and now that I am working in the dispatch environment it makes complete sense. Everything I learned in Sheffield was practical and I can apply it in my daily work. For the future students “EWINS was my favourite workshop and I highly recommend everyone doing the course to definitely experience it. Please download the ADX app, trust me you won’t regret it. I had my classmates download it few days before the test because they could see how helpful it was.”
 
More power to the real Heroes “The Dispatchers.” If there is anything I could ever contribute towards Sheffield, I am just a call away. Please convey my regards to all. Thank you Sir. 
 
Regards
Prathamesh Kamath (PK)
Currently working for National Airlines
 
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March 9, 2017

One thing I kept in mind the whole time I was at Sheffield, is the reason I chose the school over others. It will be tough, busy and overall enjoyable. I haven’t had a single day I would say I could have missed. Look out for those tests, not only do they test your knowledge but they really make you think (you would know after the first one). Please do the workshops, they are really helpful, especially EWINS. Best of luck and see you on the other side! 
Regards,
Prathamesh (PK)

July 10, 2015

“Great, interesting (EWINS) course!”

L.B.

February 14, 2014

“The AIFP, ETOPS, & EWINS courses provided additional information and understanding on the topics that I did not have (earlier). The courses were worth attending and I would recommend that others attend.”

D. Brogan

February 14, 2014

“Excellent complement after completing the (certification) course!”

A.

February 14, 2014

“Thanks for everything. I learned so much and can’t wait to go back to work & apply all the information I got at this school! Thanks!”

C.S. (Germany)

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