Vaughn College, in collaboration with ATAC, is offering a flight dispatch program in which students earn 12 credits and qualify to sit for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Aircraft Dispatch certificate. The 12 credits can be applied towards Vaughn's bachelor of science degrees in flight operations, airport management and general management.
Performing one of aviation's most important roles, aircraft dispatchers share with pilots the ultimate responsibility for a flight's commencement and completion. To prepare individuals to fill these important positions, this specialized course of study provides thorough training that includes preparation for FAA examinations. Initial training consists of 217 hours of full-time study over a six-week period. An aviation background is helpful but not a requirement for initial training. Seating is limited in this program.
Course Content
Initial training covers the following topics:
- FAA regulations
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Aerodynamics
- Aircraft specifics
- Communication
- Air traffic control
- Emergency and abnormal procedures
- Practical dispatch applications
- Dispatch resource management
Enrollment Requirements
Students enroll in four successive flight dispatch courses:
- FLT 441 - a comprehensive study of federal regulations (FAR's),
- FLT 442 - aviation weather as it applies to flight dispatchers,
- FLT 443 -aircraft performance and aerodynamics,
- FLT 444 - aircraft navigation and practical dispatching -to meet FAA certification requirements.
Credits granted for these four courses can then be used in the follow degree programs as follows:
| BS in Flight Operations - |
three technical electives |
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one math/science elective |
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| BS in Airport Management - |
course CDE120 - engineering graphics and |
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computer-aided design (three credits) plus |
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one management elective (three credits) and |
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one technical elective (three credits) |
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one math/science elective (three credits) |
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| BS in General Management - |
three open electives (9 credits) |
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one math/science elective (three credits) |
According to FAA regulations, to be eligible as a flight dispatcher, you must be:
- At least 21 years of age to take the aircraft dispatcher knowledge test
- At least 23 years of age to take the aircraft dispatcher certificate exam
- Fluent in reading, speaking and writing in the English language
International students must have a valid M-1 or F-1 visa and legal status in the US. A background in aviation subjects or related fields is helpful, but not required.
For further information, contact Domenic Proscia, chair of Vaughn's Aviation Department at 718.429.6600, extension 139 or e-mail at domenic.proscia@vaughn.edu.
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