dispatch exam?

ramp_monkey · Post by **ramp_monkey** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 4:09 pm

What are the requirements for dispatching, one exam with a CPL? were do you do it?

Thanks

Federally · Post by **Federally** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 4:27 pm

That would probably be minimum at best for most operators/FTU, they would probably want some experience (like everything).
TC offers a course at CYYZ, check out the website http://www.tc.gc.ca
It's horrible to navigate otherwise I would have looked it up for you.

cyyz · Post by **cyyz** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 4:58 pm

Federally wrote: TC offers a course at CYYZ,

sure about that?? Know the costs????

Federally · Post by **Federally** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:49 pm

cyyz you're correct on calling me on that one....I was incorrect, It's Aerocourse that offers it http://www.aerocourse.com/flight.html
---Been a long day

cyyz · Post by **cyyz** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 6:02 pm

Federally wrote:cyyz you're correct on calling me on that one....I was incorrect, It's Aerocourse that offers it http://www.aerocourse.com/flight.html
---Been a long day

Oh, I was hoping TC would have had a course.. =( Cheaper...

I'm surprised MR. "C" hasn't cashed in on this and written a Dispatcher book..

Dispatch · Post by **Dispatch** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 6:43 pm

Eh Ramp...best thing to do is take the course offered by York University, go to this site, tells you all about it, did this course...little pricey but got me a job in the end. Little shake up in the Disaptch world as well, Skyservice is looking for 2 maybe 3 and Zoom Airlines has just hired as well...look into some smaller operators that might not need the certificate and get some experience that way...Good luck....
http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/~dce/Progr ... tDesc.html

Dispatch · Post by **Dispatch** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 6:46 pm

another thing, aerocourse is only a weekend thing, you memorize the material and spit it out come exam time, this York course teaches you what you need to know...interviews for the airlines require you to write a written exam during the interview stage, be prepared....

ice ice baby · Post by **ice ice baby** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 8:17 pm

From the website linked above

...Most of the above material is available through AeroCourse,
please call 1-800-461-8857 to enquire.

Course details

Eight days, 0900 to 1700

Aerocourse's IFR and IATRA/ATPL courses are weekenders but the dispatch one is anything but that. I have no idea which one is better as I have not done either. Aerocourse definately has a solid reputation across the country and does it 8 days straight. On Yorks website it appeares they split up the two weeks (oct 24 - 28 and nov 14 - 18) so if you don't live near the campus it would really add a fair chunk to the cost.

ramp_monkey · Post by **ramp_monkey** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:09 pm

thanks for the info, sounds like a pain I was looking on Transports Site but gave up. Don't really wanna spen too much money.

Federally · Post by **Federally** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:38 am

Just found this, I knew there was something offered LBP
http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/~dce/Progr ... ight1.html
looks like someone beat me to it
Sorry to mislead you about TC offering the course

cyyz · Post by **cyyz** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 9:36 am

If Dario is still teaching the Course at York call him at Canadian Flyers in Markham and get his advice.

Dispatch · Post by **Dispatch** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:40 pm

not sure Dario will ever stop teaching that course...besides he is one in a million if you have ever been taught by him....like anything...research...

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:27 pm

cyyz wrote:If Dario is still teaching the Course at York call him at Canadian Flyers in Markham and get his advice.

There's a name I haven't heard in a long time. Glad to hear he still carries his great reputation!

cyvr · Post by **cyvr** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:56 pm

I've taken the York University dispatch course with Dario. He's a great instructor and knows his stuff. I would highly recommend taking the course. It may seem expensive, but it pretty much guarantees you a job once you have your exams done. The best thing about the course is meeting contacts which can be much more valuable in the end than just learning the material. He also gives you a lot of insight and practical examples of what you would really be doing as a dispatcher.

Although I knew most of the material because of my aviation background, I still found the course beneficial for these reasons. If you want to dispatch as a career, I highly recommend the course. If you want to dispatch to get your foot in the door to a company to fly, just study and write the exams. There's a study quide much like the PPL, CPL, etc. off TC's website.

Cheers

767 · Post by **767** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:28 am

cyvr wrote:I've taken the York University dispatch course with Dario. He's a great instructor and knows his stuff. I would highly recommend taking the course. It may seem expensive, but it pretty much guarantees you a job once you have your exams done. The best thing about the course is meeting contacts which can be much more valuable in the end than just learning the material. He also gives you a lot of insight and practical examples of what you would really be doing as a dispatcher.

Although I knew most of the material because of my aviation background, I still found the course beneficial for these reasons. If you want to dispatch as a career, I highly recommend the course. If you want to dispatch to get your foot in the door to a company to fly, just study and write the exams. There's a study quide much like the PPL, CPL, etc. off TC's website.
Cheers

I have also done the course with dario. but it was at pearson airport.

ave8or14 · Post by **ave8or14** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:59 pm

I have taken the Aerocourse Dispatch seminar. I already had lots of knawledge in dispatch and took it as a (TEST PREP) It was awsome. Peter Shewring was the best teacher! Awsome guy awsome course. I worte my exams two days after the course and passed them.

767 · Post by **767** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:16 pm

ave8or14 wrote:I have taken the Aerocourse Dispatch seminar. I already had lots of knawledge in dispatch and took it as a (TEST PREP) It was awsome. Peter Shewring was the best teacher! Awsome guy awsome course. I worte my exams two days after the course and passed them.

you get the job yet?

ave8or14 · Post by **ave8or14** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:12 pm

Yes, HAD a job, I worked with an airline that flew up the West Coast, to Rupert, Terrace and to the Peace. But now layed off

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