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FAA Approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course


The position of Aircraft Dispatcher is one of the most respected, desirable, and  prestigious positions within an airline company.  The nature of the duties and responsibilities, combined with the requirement to hold a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Dispatcher License (the equivalent of an Airline Transport Rating), makes the Aircraft Dispatcher position one of the most highly paid professions in the airline industry.

TransCon Aviation is an FAA Approved Training Organization that meets and exceeds the rigid U.S. Government requirements for qualification as an Approved Dispatcher Training Facility.

This program is also approved for Veterans (Call for Details).

Our instructional staff consists of Dispatchers, Pilots, and Maintenance Technicians with well over a century experience, who are qualified and current with FAR Part 121 Domestic and Flag Operations. All instructors are experienced in U.S. Code of Federal Aviation 91/119/121/135/125 Air Carrier Operations.

The Dispatcher's Role- An Aircraft Dispatcher is the individual whose responsibility is to exercise positive operational control over each flight under his/her authority as assigned by the company.  Operational control is the exercise of authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating company flights.  The Dispatcher shares the responsibility of operational control equally with the Pilot in Command of the flight. ALL Scheduled AIRLINES operating in the United States are required by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 14 Part 121) to employ enough Aircraft Dispatchers to exercise operational control over all company flights. Dispatchers are sometimes referred to as Flight Superintendents or Flight Operations Officers. The job can be accurately compared tothe "Mission Controller" position of the NASA Space Program.

The Dispatcher's Authority-
The Dispatcher is authorized to conduct operational control by the FAA. This authorization is in the form of an FAA Airman Dispatcher Certificate.  This certificate is issued after the candidate is trained to the competence level and has successfuly met the requirements to exercise such authority.  The individual’s ability to serve in that capacity is demonstrated to the FAA by successfully passing written and practical examinations administered by the FAA or FAA Designated Examiners.


Aviation Career Training And Certification




  • Aircraft Dispatcher
  • Aviation Meteorologist
  • Aviation Operations Management 
  • Human Factors (CRM – DRM)
  • Crew Scheduler
  • Pilot Certificate Ground Schools
  • Weight & Balance Coordinator
  • System Operations Specialists
  • Load Planning
  • Flight Planning
  • Flight Following
  • Company Specific Indoc, Initial, and Recurrent Training


Course Information


TransCon Aviation’s Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Training is second to none and now through our collaboration with NOVA (Northern Virginia Community College) in Manassas, Virginia results in unlimited opportunities.  Aircraft Dispatcher Certification training may result in immediate employment in the aviation industry, or it can be the starting point for even bigger things.  In addition to the Aircraft Dispatcher Airman Certificate our programs can offer you everything from Career Certificates to an Associates Degree in Aviation Management which can lead you on to Bachelors Degree programs in everything from Operations Management to Air Traffic Control.

The first step is the Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course.

Applicants must be able to read, speak, write, understand English, and be a high school graduate (or equivalent) to be eligable for the training.  Those meeting the requirements prior to reaching the age of 23 will receive a letter of accomplishment and certificate of competence upon completion of exams. Upon reaching the age of 23 the license will then be issued in exchange for the letter of competence.

Tuition:

        Basic Course  240 hours     $4,350
        
        Advanced*     120 hours       Contact TransCon for details

        Distant Learning Course      Contact TransCon for details

        Expanded Course  60 hours
        Consists of:           Collaborative Decision Making
                                   Aviation Safety Program Management
        Contact TransCon for details

Course Subjects:

       Aviation Law                      Meteorology

       Emergency Procedures       Navigation

       Practical Dispatching           Arcraft Systems

       Air Traffic Control                Communications

*Advanced Course -- Requires proof of prior industry experience and/or training.

Class Schedule:

                07/06/2010-08/12/2010 Monday-Thursday

                09/06/2010-10/06/2010 Monday-Thursday

                11/08/2010-12/16/2010 Monday-Thursday

Other Courses Available:

               Pilot Ground Training – Private, Commercial, Instrument

               Air Transport Pilot Prep

               Extended Overwater Operations

               Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums

               Collaborative Decision Making

                 
Aviation Safety Program Management

Financing

       Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 

       Military Service Related Education Programs

       Federal Student Financial Aid

Contact TransCon Aviation
1-800-469-7064 or 1-301-739-7899 or
info@TransCon.com

Housing:

        Single occupancy $40 per night

        Double occupancy $27 per night

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Accommodations approximately 3/4 mile from training facilities with shuttle transportation available


Our training facilities are located on the campus of NOVA (Northern Virginia Community College) in Manassas, Virginia the second largest Community College in the nation.  The Washington, DC area is an East Coast hub of aviation and airline activity with Dulles, Reagan National, and Baltimore Washington International Airports, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration headquarters and various major Air Traffic Control facilities located here.  Not to mention the numerous corporate, military, and federal aviation operations that are based in the area.  What better training environment could you ask for?

You can find us on the NOVA campus at  6901 Sudley Road in Manassas, VA.

MAP

Driving Directions:

Directions by Car
Driving east on I-66

Take Exit 47 B (234 North)
Make a left onto Route 234 (Sudley Road) going north
Go through the traffic light on Battleview Parkway
Turn right at the campus marquee

Driving west on I-66

Drive west on I-66
Take Exit 47 B (234 North)
Merge onto Route 234 (Sudley Road) going north
Go through the traffic light on Battleview Parkway
Turn right at the campus marquee

Driving east on Route 29

Proceed east on Route 29 (Lee Highway) to Route 234 (Sudley Road)
Turn right onto Route 234 going south
Pass the Manassas National Battlefield Park Visitor's Center on your left
Do not take the next left at the campus marquee
Proceed to the traffic light at Battleview Parkway and turn left
Take the first left on NOVA Way after the Country Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn

Driving west on Route 29

Proceed west on Route 29 (Lee Highway) to Route 234 (Sudley Road)
Turn left onto Route going south
Pass the Manassas National Battlefield Park Visitor's Center on your left
Do not take the next left at the campus marquee
Proceed to the traffic light at Battleview Parkway and turn left
Take the first left on NOVA Way after the Country Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn

Driving south on Route 29

Proceed south & west on Route 28 (Centreville Road) to Route 234 (Sudley Road)
Turn right on Route 234 going north
Drive approximately 5.1 miles through Manassas
After Battleview Parkway, turn right at the campus marquee


For information on our programs, enrollment, housing, and financial aid Contact TransCon Aviation at 1-800-469-7064 or 1-301-739-7899 or info@TransCon.com

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