Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our dispatcher program
Program Details
There is no application fee. The total cost for the program is listed below.
The $3,999 program fee includes all of the following:
- 200 hours of comprehensive instruction (100 online, 100 in-person)
- All course materials and digital resources
- Access to our state-of-the-art facilities
- Professional flight planning software access
- Resume development and job placement assistance
Additional costs not included in the program fee are the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX) written exam fee ($175) and the practical test with an independent examiner (approximately $500). Additionally you will need to pay for accommodations.
There is no application fee. The total cost for the program is listed below.
The $3,999 program fee includes all of the following:
- 200 hours of comprehensive instruction (100 online, 100 in-person)
- All course materials and digital resources
- Access to our state-of-the-art facilities
- Professional flight planning software access
- Resume development and job placement assistance
Additional costs not included in the program fee are the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX) written exam fee ($175) and the practical test with an independent examiner (approximately $500). Additionally you will need to pay for accommodations.
Our program is 5 weeks in total, consisting of:
- 2 weeks of online training that you complete at your own pace
- 3 weeks of in-person training at our Prescott, Arizona facility
The in-person portion runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Optional study sessions and additional help are available after class hours.
Our program is 5 weeks in total, consisting of:
- 2 weeks of online training that you complete at your own pace
- 3 weeks of in-person training at our Prescott, Arizona facility
The in-person portion runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Optional study sessions and additional help are available after class hours.
Requirements
To be eligible for FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification, you must:
- Be at least 23 years old to receive your certificate (you can begin training at 21)
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Pass the FAA written exam (ADX)
- Meet one of the experience requirements (our program satisfies this)
No prior aviation experience is required to enter our program.
To be eligible for FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification, you must:
- Be at least 23 years old to receive your certificate (you can begin training at 21)
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Pass the FAA written exam (ADX)
- Meet one of the experience requirements (our program satisfies this)
No prior aviation experience is required to enter our program.
No, prior aviation experience is not required. Our program is designed for students from all backgrounds, including those with no previous aviation knowledge.
While some students do have aviation backgrounds (pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, etc.) many of our most successful graduates come from completely unrelated fields. Our comprehensive curriculum starts with the basics and builds progressively to ensure everyone can succeed.
No, prior aviation experience is not required. Our program is designed for students from all backgrounds, including those with no previous aviation knowledge.
While some students do have aviation backgrounds (pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, etc.) many of our most successful graduates come from completely unrelated fields. Our comprehensive curriculum starts with the basics and builds progressively to ensure everyone can succeed.
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