Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000Overview
Airplane dispatchers plan and direct commercial air flights according to government and airline company regulations. They read radio reports from airplane pilots during flights and study weather reports to determine any necessary change in flight direction or altitude. They send instructions by radio to the pilots in the case of heavy storms, fog, mechanical difficulties, or other emergencies. Airline dispatchers are sometimes called flight superintendents. The Airline Dispatchers Federation has approximately 1,500 members.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Technical
Career Ladder
Chief Flight Dispatcher or Flight Dispatch Manager
Airplane Dispatcher
Assistant Dispatcher
Dispatch Clerk
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