U.S. FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Training for
Students of the CITA-TRIAX Education Foundation

Offered by Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.,
a recognized leader in aviation for over 50 years.

As a student of the CITA-TRIAX Education Foundation, you have the opportunity to enroll in an FAA-approved FAR Part 65 aircraft dispatcher certification course offered by Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., a recognized leader in aviation for over 50 years.

This course is designed to help flight operations enhance their knowledge base, safety, and efficiency, as well as help individuals achieve their personal career goals of becoming an FAA licensed dispatcher.

What makes our program different?

A better educational experience, with limited classroom sizes and hands-on learning in a simulated flight ops center
Over 90% pass rate for students obtaining their FAA dispatcher certificate

Who should enroll?

Schedulers, dispatchers, and charter coordinators – Obtain an FAA aircraft dispatcher license to start a career or enhance your career opportunities with a private Part 91, charter Part 135, or scheduled airline Part 121/125 operation.
Pilots – Prepare for a career transition into a flight operations management position or increase your backup career opportunities. Note: Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) pilots may qualify for a reduction in classroom time and costs for this course.
Other aviation professionals – Improve your ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the flight operations you serve by learning how operations function through the eyes of the dispatch profession.

Course curriculum

This course prepares students to understand all subject matter pertinent to becoming an aircraft dispatcher and guides you through the whole process of getting your license, including registration for the FAA written exam and the FAA practical (verbal) exam with the FAA examiner.

See complete course curriculum

Regulatory Requirements
- Aircraft Dispatcher Qualifications
- NTSB Definitions of Serious Injury or Substantial Damage
- General Definitions; Certification of Pilots, Air Carriers, and Commercial Operators
- General Operating and Flight Rules, Carriage of Passengers under the Control of Law Enforcement, and Hazardous Materials
- Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
- General Operating Manual
Meteorology Knowledge
- Basic Weather Studies and Theory
- Weather Observations, Analysis and Forecasting
- Weather Related Aircraft Hazards
Navigation and Aircraft Navigation Systems
- Navigational Charts
- Chart Reading, Applications, and Use
- National Airspace Plan
- Aircraft Navigation Systems
- Airborne Navigation Systems
- Instrument Approach Procedures
- Special Navigation and Operations
Air Traffic Control Procedures
- Air Traffic Control Responsibilities
- Air Traffic Control Facilities and Equipment
- Airspace Classification and Route Structure
- Flight Plans
- ATC Separation Minimums
- Air Traffic Control Priority Handling
- Air Traffic Control Holding Procedures
- Air Traffic Control Traffic Management
Communications Procedures and Requirements
- Regulatory Requirements
- Communication Protocol
- En-Route Communication Procedures and Requirements
- Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
- Aeronautical Publications
- Abnormal Communication Procedures
Emergency and Abnormal Procedures
- Abnormal and Emergency Procedures 1
- Abnormal and Emergency Procedures 2
- Abnormal and Emergency Procedures 3
Aircraft Systems, Performance, and Limitations
- Aircraft Flight Manual
- Aircraft Systems Overview
- Aircraft Performance
Practical Dispatch Applications
- Human Factors
- Applied Dispatching

Course Format

Six-week classroom course

This program requires you to complete all coursework on site over a six-week period. After completing the coursework, you will take the FAA written and practical exams. (This program can provide non-U.S. nationals the opportunity to complete FAA licensing.)

Prerequisites

There are no experience-based prerequisites for taking this course. Students must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, have a high school diploma or GED, and have a government-issued identification showing they are at least 21 years old (students must be at least 23 years old to take the practical portion of the FAA certification exam.)

Class size

Maximum class size is 10 students for classes held in Houston, TX.

U.S. FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Training forStudents of the CITA-TRIAX Education Foundation

Offered by Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.,a recognized leader in aviation for over 50 years.