A flight dispatcher assists in planning flight paths, taking into account aircraft performance and loading, enroute winds, thunderstorm and turbulence forecasts, airspace restrictions, and airport conditions. Dispatchers also provide a flight following service and advise pilots if conditions change. They usually work in the operations center of the airline. In the United States and Canada, the flight dispatcher shares legal responsibility with the commander of the aircraft.

Hey all. I know some operations do remote dispatching positions. Most airlines have an ops center and require onsite but I’m curious what companies…

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FAA Part 65 Approved Flight Dispatcher Training

(Prior experience is solely within a Flight sim doing cross-county following tango routes). Looking at proper routes (eg flights from KMCO to…

Thinking about doing flight dispatch for a career. I have multiple family members including my wife that are in the industry. This really is a career…

I just got enrolled in a dispatcher school and they said that there's an FAA exam that has to be taken before the last two weeks of class (The class…

Some US lawmakers are scrutinising the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to let two regional airlines continue a Covid-19-era practice of allowing dispatchers to work remotely.

Learn about the key differences, requirements, and benefits within Part 135 operations sector of the aviation industry.

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A place for flight dispatchers and prospective flight dispatchers to get together.

Hey all. I know some operations do remote dispatching positions. Most airlines have an ops center and require onsite but I’m curious what companies…

From the final(?) version of H.R. 3935 that is now on its way to the President's desk. This definitely appeases some of my worries about our career, very grateful to all who lobbied for this.

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How much do Flight Follower jobs pay per hour? The average hourly pay for a Flight Follower job in the US is $28.30. Hourly salary range is $14.42 to $47.36.

Thinking about a career in aviation? Learn the difference between flight follwers and aircraft dispatchers before choosing your career path.

Professional Airline Flight Control Association PAFCA

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