Flight Control Academy

Aircraft Dispatchers Reduced Hours Course



We offer a reduced hours course for persons who meet the following prerequisites. This course is offered for 2,000.00 U.S. dollars. The tuition includes all in-house training materials, Aviation Weather and Weather Services manual, and the practical examination. The practical examination is administered by the Academy's FAA designated examiners upon completion of instruction.

2008 Reduced Hours Courses

TO QUALIFY FOR THE REDUCED HOURS COURSE

1. These persons have at least 2 years experience in the 3 years before the date of application, in any combination of the following areas:

A Pilot-Flight Navigator-Meteorologist in Military Aircraft Operations,
An Assistant Dispatcher-Pilot-Flight Engineer-Meteorologist in aircraft operations conducted under FAR Part 121.
An Air Traffic Controller or Flight Service Specialist in aircraft operations.
An Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) in aircraft operations performing duties that provide equivalent experience.

2. You must take and pass the (ADX) aircraft dispatcher computerized test prior to joining a class at the Academy. The applicant is responsible for paying the testing facility for the (ADX) test. The Academy will provide the location of a testing facility near the student's residence.

3. In the case of assistant dispatchers under the direct supervision of a certificated dispatcher--You must be able to provide a letter written by the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, or the Manager-Flight Control (or equivalent), that you have at least two (2) years of the past three (3) years working in the operations department of an air carrier. Military personnel are required to provide any records attesting to their experience and rating.

4. You must receive written confirmation from the Academy that you qualify to attend the reduced hours course.

5. This course for U.S. Nationals only.

6. You may purchase the Airline Transport Pilot written exam guide from the Academy for our cost plus postage. ($25.00).

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