duckbilled
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Hello,
Someone from AVSIM sent me in here because they thought someone here would have some advice for me. From the looks of things, I'm sure they were right.
I am interested in switching careers and going to school to be a Flight Dispatcher. I am not interested in going for a 4 year aviation degrees because I already have a Bachelors from University of Michigan-Dearborn in a unrelated field (Political Science). I am considering the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology http://www.aviation-career-training.com/dispatch.html.
Here are my questions:
How easy is it to find a entry-level jobs as a Dispatcher or Flight Follower with a non-aviation degree and FAA certification? Particularly, does anybody know anything about the opportunities in Michigan? My guess is that NWA's dispatchers are in Minneapolis but I was hoping that there could be possibilities with some of the smaller cargo operators, Mesaba or Pinnacle. If not with them, what other types of opportunities could there be once I get certified?
Is there a school that is relatively close to Michigan that has a really good reputation? Does anybody know anything about the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology?
How realistic is this career change in general. I have always had a passion for aviation but until now, it has only manifested itself in my addiction to pc flight sims. I don't have a ppl but I have a basic understanding of navigation, aircraft performance and I know how to read METARs.
I was able to get a lot of information from avjobs.com but I am still unsure if this is the right move. What appeals to me is the fast paced environment, its long-tem earning potential and of course, it is in a field that I have been fascinated with since I was a child.
Anyway, sorry about the long post. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Someone from AVSIM sent me in here because they thought someone here would have some advice for me. From the looks of things, I'm sure they were right.
I am interested in switching careers and going to school to be a Flight Dispatcher. I am not interested in going for a 4 year aviation degrees because I already have a Bachelors from University of Michigan-Dearborn in a unrelated field (Political Science). I am considering the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology http://www.aviation-career-training.com/dispatch.html.
Here are my questions:
How easy is it to find a entry-level jobs as a Dispatcher or Flight Follower with a non-aviation degree and FAA certification? Particularly, does anybody know anything about the opportunities in Michigan? My guess is that NWA's dispatchers are in Minneapolis but I was hoping that there could be possibilities with some of the smaller cargo operators, Mesaba or Pinnacle. If not with them, what other types of opportunities could there be once I get certified?
Is there a school that is relatively close to Michigan that has a really good reputation? Does anybody know anything about the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology?
How realistic is this career change in general. I have always had a passion for aviation but until now, it has only manifested itself in my addiction to pc flight sims. I don't have a ppl but I have a basic understanding of navigation, aircraft performance and I know how to read METARs.
I was able to get a lot of information from avjobs.com but I am still unsure if this is the right move. What appeals to me is the fast paced environment, its long-tem earning potential and of course, it is in a field that I have been fascinated with since I was a child.
Anyway, sorry about the long post. Any information will be greatly appreciated.