Aircraft Dispatcher Course
200 hour Part-65 FAA-Approved In-Person Hands-On Dispatcher Training course.
$3,998.00
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Tuition (Includes deposit and registration fees. At time of registration a non-refundable $100 deposit is required to reserve a spot in the desired course, this deposit is then applied to the cost of the course).
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Course Overview
Northrop Aviation Dispatch Academy offers an FAA-Approved Part CFR Part 65 Aircraft Dispatch Course designed to prepare students for careers in aviation dispatch. Courses are taught by experienced real-life dispatchers and pilots. Collectively instructors have over 100 years of aviation experience.
What sets Northrop Aviation Dispatch Academy apart from other schools is that many of our instructors currently hold aircraft dispatch jobs and are able to share their real-world experience and expertise with students. The aircraft dispatch course is designed to confidently prepare students for the FAA required oral and written exams required to obtain an aircraft dispatch license. Northrop Aviation Dispatch Academy is conveniently located at Aurora Municipal Airport with an onsite testing center so students can complete their training and testing in the same location.
At this time Northrop Aviation Dispatch Academy offers a 6-week course for students looking to obtain an aircraft dispatch certificate. There are no pre-requisite courses or experience requirements. Students do best when they have a desire to learn and motivation to succeed in aircraft dispatch career.
- Be at least 21 years old to start the course, 23 years old by the time you get the certificate.
- Read, write, speak, and fully comprehend the English language
- Complete 200 hours of training from an FAA-approved aircraft dispatch course
- Pass the written knowledge test
- Pass the practical oral test
For full eligibility see FAA Rules and Regulations Part 65 subsection 4 here (https://faraim.org/faa/far/cfr/title-14/part-65/index.html#seqnum65.51)
- Regulations
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Aircraft
- Communications
- Air Traffic Control
- Emergency and Abnormal Procedures
- Practical Dispatch Applications
Unit 1 Introduction
Unit 2 The Dispatcher Job
Unit 3 Weather
Unit 4 Aircraft Fundaments
Unit 5 Aircraft Systems
Unit 6 Airports and Airspaces
Unit 7 Navigation
Unit 8 Air Traffic Control Navigation
Unit 9 Aircraft Utilization
Unit 10 Weather Application
Unit 11 Flight Planning
Unit 12 Aircraft Dispatching
Course Duration: 6 weeks total, 5 weeks of content coverage 9am-6pm (Monday thru Friday with a one-hour lunch from 12-1), and then an additional optional week of test prep and review is also included.
Courses offered approximately every 7 weeks. Current dates:
January 8th – February 16th 2024
March 4th – April 12th 2024
May 6th – June 14th 2024
July 8th – August 16th 2024
September 9th – October 18th 2024
November 4th – December 13th, 2024
Course Resources:
Laptop computer pre-loaded with course materials provided during the course duration.
Interview Facilitation:
Facilitation of dispatch job interviews upon completion of the program including resume building assistance.
Written and Oral Exam Guidance:
Northrop Aviation Dispatch Academy will provide students with information and guidance on getting registered for and passing both the written and oral tests.
GLEIM Test Prep Resources:
Test prep book (book discounts available to all students).
Written and Oral Exam Fees:
Written exam fees are approximately $175 and oral exam fees are approximately $500 depending on testing facility fees.
Lodging, food and transportation costs.
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What's Included in the Course
Our course comes with many perks, and reasons to choose Northrop Aviation as your aircraft dispatcher academy. Contact us if you want to learn more about our offerings.
GLEIM Test Prep Resources
Access to GLEIM test prep book and online resources.
Course resources
We provide laptop computers pre-loaded with course materials provided during the course duration.
Facilitate Interviews
Facilitation of dispatch job interviews upon completion of the program and Resume Building Assistance.
