FAQs Archives: Accommodation Questions

Can I bring my family/friends to stay in the Sheffield student housing?

Sheffield housing is no longer available. Incoming students are to make their own housing arrangements. Hotels and Airbnb locations are nearby. Contact for any assistance needed.

Is wireless Internet available in the Sheffield-provided student housing?

Sheffield housing is no longer available. Incoming students are to make their own housing arrangements. Hotels and Airbnb locations are nearby. Contact for any assistance needed.

What do I need to bring with me if I’m in the housing you provide? Pillows, pots/pans, bedding, alarm clock?

Sheffield housing is no longer available. Incoming students are to make their own housing arrangements. Hotels and Airbnb locations are nearby. Contact for any assistance needed.

What are your recommendations for housing (not so far and not so expensive)?

Sheffield-provided housing (private houses), are no longer available. Other options are Sonesta ES Suites, Residence Inn, or other local hotels and Airbnb locations. For details located on the web site: click “student housing.”

Is housing included in the course costs?

No. Sheffield housing is no longer available. Incoming students are to make their own housing arrangements. Hotels and Airbnb locations are nearby. Contact for any assistance needed.

I am staying at the Residence Inn – Plantation. Is that a relatively short walk to school?

0.7 miles (7/10 mile)

Do some students use hotels instead of the Sheffield-provided housing?

Sheffield housing is no longer available. Incoming students are to make their own housing arrangements. Hotels and Airbnb locations are nearby. Contact for any assistance needed.

What type of weather do you usually have, especially during the winter months? I’m looking for a good education, but to be sitting for weeks in horrible weather is depressing.

South Florida is always better than most other locations in terms of comfort. Most of the pictures on our web site are likely taken during the winter months. You won’t be shuttled to class through an ice storm…that’s guaranteed.

When are arrival instructions sent to me, housing confirmation, etc.?

Approximately, one week prior to your class start date, you should receive an email from us. If not, email or call us anytime.

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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
    “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
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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
    “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
    “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
    “now that I’ve been in an indoctrination class with students from other schools, I know I made the right choice with Sheffield.”   Kindest regards,  A.R.  All schools are created equal?! yeah…sure ;)
    “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
    “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
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    “Being that half my new hire class dropped out over the course of training, I can confidently say that Sheffield helped to prepare me for the real world.” GT – abridged testimonial – school selection matters
    “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.
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    “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 MC
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