Aircraft Dispatcher · Primary training

Every flight starts on the ground.

Understand the training, review the FAA requirements, and speak with SB Aviation about your next step.

Certificate
FAA Part 65
Initial course
200 h
Recurrent course
30 h
Next dates
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The profession

Every airline flight has two people legally responsible for it. The captain, and the dispatcher.

Dispatchers authorize, regulate, control and monitor commercial flights from the ground: weather, routes, fuel, performance. It is one of aviation's most demanding careers, and you can reach it without flying hours.

Discover the dispatcher course
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Training programs

Choose your flight plan

FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher training, taught by working professionals. Join a group class or build an individual schedule around your job.

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Aircraft Dispatcher

The full FAA-approved course, from meteorology to practical dispatching, ending with the FAA knowledge test and practical exam.

Regulation
14 CFR Part 65
Duration
200 h
Format
Group or individual
Exams
ADX + practical
ADXDispatcher certificate
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Your route to certification

From first class to dispatcher certificate

A clear path through the two FAA exams required for dispatcher certification.

  1. WPT 01

    Plan

    Ask directly about the next available dates and course format.

  2. WPT 02

    Course

    200 hours covering Part 65, Subpart C.

  3. WPT 03

    ADX knowledge test

    Usually taken during the first half of the course.

  4. WPT 04

    Practical exam

    With an FAA examiner, after completing the course.

  5. ARR

    Certified

    Aircraft Dispatcher certificate, ready for airline operations.

Student resources

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FAAApproved Aircraft Dispatcher course
200 hInitial dispatcher training
30 hRecurrent training for certificated dispatchers
1:1Individual schedules available for every program
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Direct contact

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