4 STEPS TO BECOME A FLIGHT DISPATCHER

Flight Dispatchers prepare the flight plans, taking into account aircraft performance and loading, enroute weather, airspace restrictions and Airport conditions. They notify the pilots accordingly and conduct other duties required from the airline’s operational manual.

Given the data that careers in the aviation industry are projected to increase between 2016 and 2026 (Bureau of Labor Statistics), the job market for Flight dispatchers are also expected to grow.

In this article, we will talk about the 4 steps to attain a European Flight Dispatch Training Certificate offered at the ASISTIM Academy (Germany).

What is the required certification/license to be a flight dispatcher?

In most cases, a dispatcher must be certified by the aviation authority of the country in which they operate or have a base of operations, such as the DGCA in India FAA/DOT in the United States.

In Germany the dispatcher license is approved by the German Civil Aviation Authority (LBA Luftfahrt Bundesamt), however it is not mandatory to have the license, unlike the US to work as a flight dispatcher. Nevertheless, it is helpful to attain a certificate /license when starting out a career in the field of aviation.

2. Enroll in the Flight Dispatch Training program

The ASISTIM Flight Dispatch Academy training programs have been specially designed for flight dispatchers and flight operations officers according to the Competencies-Based Training in the ICAO recommendations Doc. 10106 to maintain the highest level of quality standard.

Class size

Class size is a major factor in student learning. In ASISTIM Academy, we try to maintain smaller classes, so you can benefit from quality trainings and interactions with our trainer.

• Maximum Class Size: 10 Students
• Minimum Class Size: 4 Students

Class forms

• On-site classroom training where the trainer can go to your facility,
• Virtual training is offered and is based on a leading international e-learning software platform, allowing -quality standards and safety.
• Classroom Trainings at us headquarter in Hanover, Germany.

3. Get trained and fulfil requirements

At ASISTIM we can help you find the right training that suits your needs. Whether you are starting out in the industry and would like to increase your chances of getting a job in the aviation field, or if you are working as a fight dispatcher and need the refresher course which complies with the IOSA audit requirements, we can offer consultations according to your needs.

Many companies also need tailored trainings which is better suited towards their immediate operational needs, which can also be arranged.

4. Receive your Course Completion Certificate

After the challenging and intense training with the attendance of the minimum of 80%, with all required exams passed, you can finally receive the training certificate from ASISTIM.

Since ASISTIM Academy is an accredited Dispatch Training Academy by the German CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and in many other countries, the value and recognition from the ASISTIM certificate is well known in the industry.

The certificate will contain the title and hours of your training, as well as the syllabus that had been taken and the issued date.