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Check your selected class for its total instructional hours, calendar length and daily schedule. Plan for required attendance and study outside class, too.
View current class schedulesYOUR NEXT STEP / LET'S TALK
Aircraft dispatcher tuition.
A clear training budget.
Select a published class to see its tuition, initial payment, attendance schedule and included materials. Add separate examination charges and your travel costs to plan the next step.
MAKE A PLAN
Start with the essentials.
Dates, daily hours, delivery format and tuition are published with each class. Use those details to plan work, study time and travel.
New to aviation?
Prior pilot or airline experience is not needed to begin exploring dispatcher training. We introduce the language and concepts, then connect them through practice.
Explore what you will learnUnderstand the milestones.
Training, examinations and FAA certificate issuance are separate steps. The team can help you understand eligibility and the sequence before you enroll.
Explore the dispatch careerYOUR CLASS / CURRENT PUBLISHED DETAILS
Build your training plan.
January
In person · 5 weeks
Jan 04, 2027 – Feb 05, 2027
1827 Walden Office Square Suite 460, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Required attendance
Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions and arrive on time. Completion of the required 200 hours of instruction is necessary to successfully complete the course. Students must promptly notify Flight Innovation if they will be absent or late. Missed instructional time may need to be made up before course completion. Consistent attendance, participation, and engagement are essential for success in the program.
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM · America/Chicago
200.00 scheduled instructional hours
Open the dated attendance schedule (America/Chicago)
| Date | Meeting time |
|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 05, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 06, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 07, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 08, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 11, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 12, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 13, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 14, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Break — no meeting |
| Jan 19, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 20, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 21, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 22, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 23, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 25, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 26, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 27, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 28, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Jan 29, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Feb 01, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Feb 02, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Feb 03, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Feb 04, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Feb 05, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
TUITION / EXAMS / YOUR STAY
See the whole budget.
- Published tuition
- USD 5,500.00
- Initial tuition deposit
- USD 500.00
This payment counts toward tuition; do not add it to tuition again.
- Tuition remaining after initial payment
- USD 5,000.00
- Tuition balance deadline
- January 01, 2027
Payment choices, cancellation and refund terms are in the class enrollment panel. Checkout rechecks price and availability.
What your tuition includes
- Aircraft Dispatcher Study Guide
- ADX Knowledge Exam Prep Software
Equipment for your class
ADX Knowledge Exam Prep Software Requirements: Laptop (windows or iOS) or tabled (iOS) Optional/Recommended: Access to Jeppesen Charts ($10-$15 for 30 days) We will provide guidelines on that.
Certification examination expenses
Examinations are separately payable unless explicitly included by your program. Retests and rescheduling charges are not included in this first-attempt budget.
- ADX knowledge examination
- USD 175.00
Payable at the testing center.
Confirmed 2026-10-15 · Recheck by 2027-01-13
Source: Flight Innovation admissions - Oral and practical examination
- USD 600.00
Total payable to the FAA designated examiner for the oral and practical examination.
Confirmed 2026-10-15 · Recheck by 2027-01-13
Source: Flight Innovation admissions
Allow a few days after graduation for the oral and practical exam. Coordinate the appointment with the school and FAA designated examiner before buying a fixed return ticket. The last class day does not guarantee an exam appointment.
YOUR ESTIMATE / USD
Plan your travel and living costs.
Enter costs in USD. Your entries stay in this page and are not sent to the school. Include arrival and exam days in your stay.
The school-confirmed hotel rate is USD 75.00 per night plus tax, confirmed 2026-10-15. Tax and availability still need confirmation.
Tuition + confirmed exam expenses + entered travel costs
Blank expenses remain unestimated.
Includes the published first-attempt exam charges. Financing charges, retests and unentered expenses are additional. This estimate is not an invoice.
WAYS TO PLAN AHEAD
Talk through your funding options.
VETERANS & ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES
Using VA education benefits?
- Review your eligibility and apply through VA, if needed.
- Contact admissions with your preferred class and benefit chapter. Ask how to provide your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) securely.
- Confirm that the selected program, location and attendance format qualify, and review what your benefits cover before making payment or travel arrangements.
Coverage depends on your benefit chapter, eligibility, remaining entitlement and approved enrollment. Admissions can help coordinate the school portion; VA determines your benefits.
Apply for VA education benefitsPAYMENT OPTIONS
Ask about available payment methods.
Review the payment choices offered for your selected class. If Affirm is available for your purchase, financing is subject to eligibility and the purchase; a down payment may be required and terms can vary.
Confirm the total cost, repayment terms and any remaining balance before choosing financing. Contact admissions if you need help understanding the school's payment schedule.
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Good questions.
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Can't find the answer you need? Call, text or email us. You can ask questions before creating an account or starting enrollment.
Do I need aviation experience?
You do not need to be a pilot or have airline experience to explore this course. Expect to learn aviation terminology, weather, flight planning and regulations, and make time to study. Admissions can help assess the published prerequisites for your selected class.
How old do I need to be?
FAA rules distinguish examination eligibility from certificate issuance: you must be at least 21 to be eligible for the aircraft dispatcher knowledge test and at least 23 to be eligible for an aircraft dispatcher certificate. Other requirements also apply. Contact admissions before enrolling if your age may affect the timing of training or examinations.
Read FAA eligibility requirementsHow long is the course, and can I work while attending?
Total instructional hours, calendar length, daily hours and attendance format depend on the selected class. Compare its published schedule with your work commitments, allow time for study, and discuss any scheduling concerns with admissions before enrolling.
Check published class schedulesIs certification training self-paced?
The certification course follows its published instructional schedule and attendance requirements. If a class includes remote instruction, follow that class's live attendance and in-person requirements. Separate online or video learning products should not be assumed to replace the approved certification course.
Are exam fees included in tuition?
Examinations are separately payable unless explicitly included by your program. See the dated exam charges above: ADX is paid at the testing center, and the oral and practical examination is paid to the FAA designated examiner. Retest costs require confirmation.
Can I use veterans' benefits or financing?
Ask admissions to confirm the options for your selected program and attendance format. VA coverage depends on your eligibility and approved enrollment. Affirm, when offered for your purchase, is subject to eligibility and its available terms.
Review funding next stepsWhat happens after I complete training?
You must complete the required examinations and meet FAA issuance requirements to receive a dispatcher certificate. Course completion alone does not issue the certificate. Explore airline roles, prepare your application and continue developing your skills; employment decisions are made by each employer.
Explore Airline InsightsCan I ask about future dates without enrolling?
Yes. Email your preferred timeframe and any schedule questions. We can discuss published options and help you plan your next step.
Ask about future datesHAVE A QUESTION?
Let's find your starting point.
Talk with the Flight Innovation team about schedules, tuition or getting started. You can also request a course guide through our brochure request form.
FLIGHT INNOVATION / ADMISSIONS & TUITION
Published by Flight Innovation. Class prices and dates come from the current public catalog; confirmed expenses carry their own verification dates.
Approvals & disclosures
Flight Innovation, Inc. · Schaumburg, Illinois
FAA
Flight Innovation’s Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course is FAA approved.
IBHE
Approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Flight Innovation, Inc. is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
GI Bill® & veterans’ education benefits
We are approved by the Illinois State Approving Agency for federally funded programs of education for veterans and other eligible beneficiaries.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Affirm
Financing through Affirm depends on eligibility and the purchase. A down payment may be needed; available options and terms can vary. Learn how Affirm works and review its lending partners.
BBB
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