Airline Dispatcher Military Information
Many veterans join the aviation industry after retiring from the military. This is because their extensive training and experience in the armed forces make them well-suited for a career in aviation—especially in a flight dispatch role. Flight dispatchers and military personnel share many similar qualities, such as attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations.
At IFOD, we provide flight dispatcher training to veterans to help them transition into this field. We’re one of the largest airline dispatch schools for veterans in the world, and we offer comprehensive programs that cover all aspects of flight dispatch, from meteorology and airspace regulations to aircraft performance and emergency procedures. You can find our airline dispatcher military information and training programs here.
Special instructions for VA students.
Your application process begins with an application to a desired class at IFOD. Make sure you use the comment field and state that you would like to use your VA Benefits for this training. These are the next few steps in this process:
· Expect to be contacted by IFOD or give us a call. The VA uses your social security number to track all your benefits so we will that to get the process started. Do not email your social security number for security reasons.
·You will complete an online form on the VA online system and so will we. Once the two forms meet up in the VA system a letter will be generated by the VA and sent to you. When you receive this letter scan and send us a copy of the letter. The turnaround on receiving this letter can be from a couple of days to a few weeks.
Next you will need to provide us with the following information to complete the enrollment process:
- Send us a copy of your DD214 if you are already separated from the US Military.
- IFOD will need a copy of any transcripts from any training you have received. There is an online option to print these records on the online VA system or contact the school you attended after High School and have them send it to us.
The VA typically will pay 100% of your tuition and registration fee. They will also provide you with a stipend for housing and living cost under the Post 9/11 benefit. There are other available chapters that will pay various amount of the school cost, please contact your VA representative for additionally details.
Vocational Rehabilitation
What is Vocational Rehabilitation? Vocational Rehabilitation is a program of services for service members and veterans with service-connected physical or mental disabilities. Often, these individuals experience limitations in getting and keeping a job as well as in their daily living activities. This program can:
- Prepare you for a suitable job
- Help you get and keep that job
- Assist you to become fully productive and independent
Some of the services and benefits which VA can provide include:
Follow the same application steps as for the regular VA chapters and have your VA representative working with your case contact us.
For all students the process begins with you completing an application for a class. If you need further airline dispatcher military information for our school, please feel free to contact us. We have a dedicated team to assist you in navigating the VA benefits process and any other questions you may have about the application process. We understand that transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging; therefore, we work hard to make your training experience at our airline dispatcher school for military members as smooth as possible.
Important links and phone numbers:
IFOD email ifod@airlinedispatcher.com
IFOD phone 1-817-435-4363 IFOD main office number
VA phone 1-800-827-1000 Toll free number in the USA.
VA system form VA FORM 22-1990 Complete this form after you send IFOD an application.
