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January 2027
Aircraft Dispatcher Certification
In person · 1827 Walden Office Square Suite 460, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Flight Innovation, Inc.
5 weeks · 200 instructional hours
About this course
The FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course at Flight Innovation is a comprehensive 200-hour professional training program designed to prepare students for a career in airline operations and for the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification process. Aircraft Dispatchers work alongside airline pilots and operations teams to plan, monitor, and safely manage flights. They evaluate weather, aircraft performance, airport conditions, routing, fuel requirements, regulatory requirements, and operational risks before and during each flight. In airline operations, the dispatcher plays a critical role in operational control and shares responsibility for the safe planning and continuation of a flight with the Pilot in Command. Our program combines regulatory knowledge with practical, real-world airline dispatch training. Students learn how professional dispatchers analyze operational information, make time-critical decisions, build flight plans, respond to changing conditions, and coordinate flights within a modern airline environment. Upon successful completion of the approved course and applicable FAA testing requirements, eligible graduates may obtain the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate. This program is designed for individuals seeking a career in airline operations, including those entering aviation for the first time as well as pilots, airline employees, military personnel, and other aviation professionals who want to expand their qualifications. Flight Innovation's goal is to provide students with the knowledge, practical skills, and operational mindset needed not only to earn an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, but also to successfully transition into the professional airline environment.
Learning outcomes
- - Interpret aviation weather reports, forecasts, charts, and advisories
- - Apply FAA regulations to airline dispatch operations
- - Prepare and evaluate operational flight plans
- - Calculate fuel requirements and flight time
- - Analyze aircraft performance, weight, and balance
- - Determine takeoff, landing, and alternate airport requirements
- - Evaluate NOTAMs, airport conditions, and operational restrictions
- - Apply navigation, routing, and air traffic control procedures
- - Identify and manage operational risks and irregular situations
- - Apply MEL/CDL concepts to dispatch decision-making
- - Understand ETOPS, international, and overwater operations
- - Monitor flights and respond to changing weather or operational conditions
- - Exercise sound dispatcher judgment and operational decision-making
- - Demonstrate effective coordination with pilots and airline operations personnel
- - Prepare for the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher knowledge, practical, and oral examinations
Course syllabus
- FAA Regulations
- Aircraft Dispatcher Duties and Responsibilities
- Aviation Weather Theory
- Weather Reports and Forecasts
- Weather Charts and Satellite Imagery
- NOTAMs and Airport Information
- Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems
- Aircraft Performance
- Weight and Balance
- Navigation and Flight Planning
- Air Traffic Control Procedures
- Route Planning and Airway Structure
- Fuel Planning and Requirements
- Takeoff Minimums and Takeoff Alternates
- Destination and Alternate Minimums
- Landing Minimums
- Airport and Runway Analysis
- MEL and CDL Procedures
- Dispatch Release Preparation
- Flight Monitoring and Operational Control
- Irregular and Emergency Operations
- International Operations
- ETOPS Operations
- Overwater Operations
- Drift-Down Planning
- Human Factors and Crew Resource Management
- Operational Decision-Making
- Practical Dispatch Scenarios
- FAA Knowledge Exam Preparation
- FAA Oral and Practical Exam Preparation
Schedule expectations
Typical start time9:00 AM
Scheduled instructional hours200
All times shown inAmerica/Chicago
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Class details
- School
- Flight Innovation, Inc.
- Delivery
- In person
- Location
- Schaumburg, Illinois · 1827 Walden Office Square Suite 460, Schaumburg, IL 60173
- Technology requirements
- 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.
Eligibility & expectations
Minimum age to receive FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate: 23 Speak, Write, Understand English.
Minimum age: 21
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.
Approvals
Federal Aviation Administration
Approved by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Illinois Board of Higher Education
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.
Veterans Affairs
Approved by the Illinois State Approving Agency for federally funded programs of education for veterans and other eligible beneficiaries.
What is included
- Aircraft Dispatcher Study Guide
- ADX Knowledge Exam Prep Software
Instructor & academy credibility
Borys Pawlowski Mark Drahorad