Linetech
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- Feb 21, 2005
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So here’s the deal,
I have been at AMF for about 3 years (It will be 3 years in August) Started as a line guy, then after a year moved to Dxing. Since we are a Part 135 operator we are not required to have our DX License. I’m not a total Idiot, I did have my PPL when I was a line guy, and flying is just not a career I would like to pursue. As of lately they have implemented new rules where we are "Releasing" scheduled and non scheduled flights, like 121 operators. But there’s a twist, if the Des. Airport is more than 400NM away and not in a List of Regular traveled airports we visit, we must call a higher authority to Release the flight, I.E. ACP, CP, VP of flight, Etc. That’s all fine and dandy, Rules are rules. But they won’t offer the training to see how much we know or don’t know to help the process along.
So I am looking into dispatching schools, to help the career along wither it would be with AMF or another company. I’m not going to sit here and tell you what I know and don’t know, just looking for Recommendations about schools and locations. Now being at AMF Pay isn’t all that great and living in SO Cal, I’m trying to get an idea of cost of tuition.
My other questions are; How’s the QOL at 121 Operators? Is it still connected to aviation? What I mean by that, you guys sit in a room with say 5-8 other dispatchers at a location that could be 20-100 miles from the airport. You get to see what’s on the screen. Myself I get to look out the window and watch go arounds, landings, smell the Jet fuel, mishaps etc. you get the idea. Yea I love aviation! I’m only 23 and have a whole lot of life ahead of me. I love challenges and consider my self a problem solver.
Sorry for the long Post, had to get it out there.
I have been at AMF for about 3 years (It will be 3 years in August) Started as a line guy, then after a year moved to Dxing. Since we are a Part 135 operator we are not required to have our DX License. I’m not a total Idiot, I did have my PPL when I was a line guy, and flying is just not a career I would like to pursue. As of lately they have implemented new rules where we are "Releasing" scheduled and non scheduled flights, like 121 operators. But there’s a twist, if the Des. Airport is more than 400NM away and not in a List of Regular traveled airports we visit, we must call a higher authority to Release the flight, I.E. ACP, CP, VP of flight, Etc. That’s all fine and dandy, Rules are rules. But they won’t offer the training to see how much we know or don’t know to help the process along.
So I am looking into dispatching schools, to help the career along wither it would be with AMF or another company. I’m not going to sit here and tell you what I know and don’t know, just looking for Recommendations about schools and locations. Now being at AMF Pay isn’t all that great and living in SO Cal, I’m trying to get an idea of cost of tuition.
My other questions are; How’s the QOL at 121 Operators? Is it still connected to aviation? What I mean by that, you guys sit in a room with say 5-8 other dispatchers at a location that could be 20-100 miles from the airport. You get to see what’s on the screen. Myself I get to look out the window and watch go arounds, landings, smell the Jet fuel, mishaps etc. you get the idea. Yea I love aviation! I’m only 23 and have a whole lot of life ahead of me. I love challenges and consider my self a problem solver.
Sorry for the long Post, had to get it out there.
