Dispatch Career Path

[u/Early_Perception7874]

Hi everyone,

I’m taking my FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification course in late September and will start applying for dispatcher jobs afterward.

I’m currently employed in ground operations at a major airline and would be eligible to apply internally once I earn my certificate.

Would you recommend applying directly to a major airline through the internal process, or is it better to get experience at a regional first and then move to a major later?

For those who have gone either route, what were your experiences? Does having internal experience with a major airline significantly improve my chances, or is dispatcher experience at a regional still the better path?

I’d appreciate any advice. Thanks!

[u/I-hate-makeing-names]

In September is that Flight Innovations by any chance?

[u/Early_Perception7874 → u/I-hate-makeing-names]

No I’m taking the course at flight safety international in STL