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Dispatcher podcast episodes

ACP040 – How To Get Your FAA Dispatcher Certificate; Corporate Flight Attendant Jobs with ExecuJet Flight Coordinator Daniel Slapo​

What does an aircraft scheduler do? How do you become a flight dispatcher? What is it like to be a corporate flight attendant? What jobs are available in all of these fields? I am excited today to have with me someone who can help answer these questions. His name is Daniel Slapo and he has...

On the Job with Dispatcher Sean Walsh of Northern New Jersey​

Smart flight crews know dispatch and flight communications specialists are their best friends. Nothing goes well without effective communications. Listen to our interview with Sean Walsh, Emergency Dispatcher in Northern New Jersey. He tells about a 'typical day,' how he got started and what is required to compete for dispatcher positions.

Episode 22: Mr Tom Lynch, Aircraft Dispatcher for Alaska Airlines​

One of the best kept secrets in the Airline Industry is the Aircraft Dispatcher career field. These are the men and women who do the preliminary work of planning your next airline flight. They go to work hours before flight time analyzing the factors that will lead to a safe and comfortable flight.

The FAA requires that the Dispatcher and the Captain agree that a flight can be operated safely and conform to Federal Air Regulations. Both the Captain and the Dispatcher must certify that they are in agreement with the plan before the flight can depart.

Mr. Tom Lynch has been a Aircraft Dispatcher for Alaska Airlines for 30 years. He is also a FAA Designated Dispatch Examiner, and he administers the FAA practical checks to graduates of training programs in the Seattle area.

Tom started in the airline business as an airplane cleaner for Huges Airwest. His work ethic and positive attitude helped him to move up and ultimately rise to the level of Aircraft Dispatcher.