Flight Dispatcher / Despachador de Vuelos
Modalidad
100% online
200 hours of training
Pago
Flexible
Who is a flight dispatcher?
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The professional responsible for planning and overseeing the technical and operational aspects of a flight. Responsible for selecting the most suitable route for a flight, considering factors such as weather conditions, airspace restrictions, and fuel consumption.
Their work involves close coordination with pilots, air traffic controllers, and other professionals to ensure every operation is carried out safely and efficiently — monitoring weather changes, managing fuel, and acting as the link between the aircraft and the airline, especially during emergencies.
Flight Dispatcher vs. Ground Handling Agent
The flight dispatcher works in an office, at the airline’s operations control center, planning and monitoring flights with access to advanced information systems and planning tools. This role is not performed at the airport.
The ground handling agent works in the airport environment, managing baggage, cargo, passenger assistance, and ramp coordination. Both roles are essential to aviation, but they operate in very different contexts — if your goal is to work at an airport, this course is not the best fit for you.
Programa formativo
Course Syllabus
- 1. Aerodynamics
- 2. Meteorology
- 3. Flight Performance
- 4. Aircraft Systems
- 5. Air Navigation
- 6. Flight Planning
- 7. Weight and Balance
- 8. Air Law
- 9. Flight Watch and Monitoring
Duration & Certification
Duration: 200 hours, 100% online. Certification: Técnico en Despacho de vuelos y OCC (Flight Dispatcher and OCC Technician), issued by Escola Aeronàutica de Catalunya.
Requirements
Advanced English is required, as it is the primary language of aviation. Higher education related to aeronautics or airport operations management is recommended.
Is the course certification homologated? 1.2. Non-homologation disclosure. The Provider expressly discloses that the Programme’s certification ("Técnico en Despacho de vuelos y OCC") is NOT homologated, recognised or endorsed by any national or international aeronautical authority, including but not limited to EASA or any national civil aviation authority. No licence application, validation, conversion or regulatory representation service of any kind is included. The Student acknowledges having read and understood this disclosure prior to enrollment.