Is formal schooling the most efficient method of attaining the required “Experience” requirements?
Yes, without a single doubt. Regulations FAA Part 65 allow a substitution of credit for prior aviation-related experience. A school (or FAA examiner) may subjectively give credit for almost any remotely-related aviation experience. Those who attain the license in this manner may have a difficult time gaining employment with any respectable airline, or have a difficult time during initial training. If the experience is genuine with respect to airline dispatching, these individuals should merge into a company easily. Aircraft Dispatcher Course (200 hours/5 weeks) Q: Some schools claim to have a near 100% pass rate. Is this correct? A: Some schools will pass anyone to hang on to the almighty dollar. We would rather cut a refund check periodically to someone who didn’t put forth the effort than to have our 60+ year reputation tarnished by becoming a license mill. Be wary of schools claiming “come have fun – our class is a breeze.” During an interview, you are unlikely to hear this question
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