Becoming a flight dispatcher takes a lot of training and education. It requires a deep understanding of aviation regulations, weather patterns, aircraft systems, and other essential factors that affect flight operations. And for those who choose to specialize in ETOPS flights, there’s even more to learn. If you want to expand your skills as a […]

From takeoff to landing, the journey of a flight between two locations may appear seamless, but there’s much more to it than meets the eye. The aviation industry is a highly complex and constantly evolving system that relies on multiple individuals working together in various roles to ensure the safety and efficiency of each flight. […]

Do you dream of working in the aviation industry? If so, you may want to consider becoming an FAA-certified dispatcher. A flight dispatcher ensures the safety and efficiency of flights by managing flight plans, communicating with pilots and air traffic controllers, and monitoring weather conditions. Earning an FAA dispatcher certification requires dedication and hard work, […]

Ever dreamt of working in the aviation industry but are not keen on flying? There’s an exciting alternative waiting for you! Flight dispatchers are essential members of an airline’s operations team and are responsible for ensuring the safety and efficiency of flights. Let’s take a peek at what makes this career path so appealing. What […]

100% First Time pass ADX FAA Dispatch written Exam 100% Interviewed and have dispatch job offers, while in class at IFOD facilities

Aircraft Dispatch Class of April 2022 100% Graduation rate 100% First Time pass ADX FAA Dispatch written and FAA Dispatch Oral/Practical Exam 100% Interviewed and have multiple dispatch job offers, while in class at IFOD facilities

At the request of the Department of Defense, and federal security and law enforcement agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address the potential threat posed by malicious drone operations by establishing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) specific […]

If you’ve registered a commercial drone, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to hear from you. On June 19, the FAA sent a questionnaire to everyone who has registered a commercial drone – more formally, an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) – for anything but recreational or hobby use. Most of these owners fly their drones […]

Recently, while cleaning out a house that belonged to my mother, I came across a yellowed piece of National Airlines (NAL) paperwork dated January 1965 that transferred John P.G. Sotham from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport, to Miami International, the airline’s corporate home. My dad, who died in 1998, started as a ticket agent, […]

In honor of Black History Month, Delta is spotlighting stories and achievements of Delta people. The series, “Delta’s Very Own Heroes,” features employees who have made a mark on the airline’s history as African-American aviation pioneers. At age 2, she insisted on meeting a real pilot. After all, Latasha Coward-Bradbury, a supervising dispatcher in the Operations […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the general aviation (GA) community’s national #FlySafe campaign helps educate GA pilots about the best practices to calculate and predict aircraft performance and to operate within established aircraft limitations. A Loss of Control (LOC) accident involves an unintended departure of an aircraft from controlled flight. LOC can happen when the […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA), and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) dedicated the new Air Traffic Control Tower at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport today. The 128 foot-tall tower is a significant investment in our nation’s airport infrastructure and enhances air traffic controllers’ ability to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights […]