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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Description

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aircraft dispatcher
12
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The Aircraft Dispatcher is a flight follower or flight operations officer who assists in planning flight paths. Their role is to take into account aircraft performance and loading, enroute winds, thunderstorm and turbulence forecasts, airspace restrictions, and airport conditions in relation to issuing out flight commands. They are responsible for evaluating safety including weather, route and other factors during the flight, reviewing the crews, ensuring departure or arrival of the flight is efficient and safe, providing a flight following service, and advising pilots if conditions change.

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Geography
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,603Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Marketing
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    Avg. Duration:13 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,421Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Mechanical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,659Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Film
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$37,322Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:30 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,910Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Aircraft Dispatcher and Other Important Info

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3.1 years
$44K
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6.19 years
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3
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