Think Like a Pro Flight Dispatcher

Name: Think Like a Pro Flight Dispatcher
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

And Ace Your Flight Dispatch Job Interview

Created byArman Rezaee

Last updated 2/2022

English

What you'll learn

To succeed in your next Flight Dispatcher Job Interview
To see the Big picture as a Flight Dispatcher
To better Plan and Coordinate with other Stakeholders
To better Understand Dispatch Resource Management (DRM)
To become a Pro Flight Dispatcher Faster

Course content

7 sections • 19 lectures • 42m total length

What is this Program About?1:56
In this short video the student will become familiar with what this course is all about and how it can benefit their Flight Dispatch careers
About the Instructor0:51
Student will get to know the instructor better and learn about his professional background
Why Scenario-based Training?0:37
Students will learn why they benefit from a scenario-based training and how they can effectively utilize a scenario in their daily Flight Dispatch job.
What Does this Course Teach / Not Teach You?0:36
This chapter describes what you should be expecting to learn from this course in general.

Scenario Details2:12
In this video, your instructor explains a scenario in which your arriving flight’s ETD falls outside of CBP hours in your destination station.
Option 1: Enroute Landing3:47
In this section, you will learn when and how to coordinate an enroute landing, what are some of the items that you need to check and what to look for when planning an enroute landing.
Option 2: RON2:41
In this lecture, you will learn when to RON, what do include in your planning and who to check with, when decided to RON your flight.
Option 3: To Cancel the Flight1:22
You will learn when to cancel a flight and balance the next day’s flight to restart the operation the right way

Scenario Details1:20
You will learn about a scenario in which your international flight will be overweight (due to performance limitations, seat restrictions and etc) with no customer protection options available.
Examples that Further Restrict Payload2:21
In this section, you will learn about some examples that can further restrict your aircraft’s capability to carry more payload. These examples can and will happen almost all the time. So, it is recommended to get yourself familiarize with them and make sure you have a solid understanding on how they can limit your payload (customers, their bags, freight and mail).
Operational Departments to Work with5:02
In this chapter, you will learn a lot about how different departments play a crucial role in handling an overweight international flight. A flight dispatcher plays an instrumental role in including all these departments in the planning phase to ensure a safe and smooth operation

Scenario Details2:11
In this video you will learn about some of the challenges regarding a slotted airport with NOTAMed runway closure. You will learn that any delay out of your Departure station will jeopardize the return flight. You think this is complicated? Then you need to watch the video to the end.
Departments to Check with5:39
We will explain what departments need to be included in your planning and why.
Options to Consider0:54
You will learn about 3 different options when things go beyond your control. Let your dispatch manager decide which one they want to choose depending on the nature of the event.

Scenario Details1:31
In this scenario we will explain how cancellation decisions are generally made. We also bring on an example in which you can see how a cancel vs. RON decision is being made.
To Cancel2:02
In this chapter you will learn with an example, when is the right time to make a cancellation decision and why. The instructor will also explain why it is not a good decision to RON.
To RON1:52
In this chapter, you will learn how RON decisions are generally made.

Scenario Details1:49
In this chapter we will briefly touch on how a medical diversion decision is being made, and depending on where that happens, you may have some time to check with several different departments to come up with the best diversion station option
Departments to Check with4:10
In this chapter you will learn what to check and who to check with to come up with the best diversion station decision.

Believe in Yourself! You have come a long way and have worked for it...
Learn as much as you possibly can about the airline you are applying for.
Try to connect with a Flight Dispatcher for the airline you are applying for.
Dress to impress (Formal wear) for your job interview
Learn the 3-letter codes for all major US airports.
Memorize the Airport Layout of all the major hubs the airline is serving.
Describe FAA definition of Operational Control
Learn about crew and flight dispatcher legalities
Memorize the description of “the Nearest Suitable Airport"
Master the Jeppessen Charts. The legend section is a must!

Requirements

It is recommended (though not necessary) to have your Flight Dispatcher License

Description

Do you have a Flight Dispatcher's License and you are preparing for your next big interview? Or are you already a Flight Dispatcher for a regional airline or a Part135 carrier, and you are ready to land your next career as a legacy airline dispatcher? Then we absolutely recommend that you take this course!

This course is full of the information you can use to ace your next flight dispatch job interview.

In this course, we have included 5 of the most complex yet very common scenarios that occur regularly within every large international airline across the globe.

The instructor walks you through each scenario and describes how a flight dispatcher plays an instrumental role in running a safe and smooth operation.

This course does not teach you how to dispatch a flight. Instead, it offers a high-altitude, 360-degree view of the overall operation and helps build a mental checklist of the items and areas you need to include in your planning when dispatching a flight.

The final chapter in this program also provides some areas you need to practice on for your next flight dispatcher job interview.

We hope you enjoy this training course and utilize the information presented in this program in your future flight dispatching career..

Who this course is for:

Individuals with a Flight Dispatcher License - recent graduates with no experience
Individuals with a Flight Dispatcher License - with Regional Airline/Cargo Carrier experience
Or Simply whoever interested in learning how a Flight Dispatcher operates

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 4min

Scenario 1 : International Departure to a Station with Limited Customs Hours4 lectures • 10min

Scenario 2 : Overweight International Flight with No Customer Protection3 lectures • 9min

Scenario 3 : Runway Hard Closure/ Slotted Airport/ Crew Legality3 lectures • 9min

Scenario 4: Cancel Vs. RON3 lectures • 5min

Scenario 5 : Passenger / Crew Medical Diversion2 lectures • 6min

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