ADF occasionally becomes aware of these openings and will routinely mail out this information to our members. In addition, many airlines will post job openings in the ADF guest book so members can look there for information. Over the years, we have found that some of the best information on employment is obtainable from schools which offer dispatch curriculum. You are encouraged to contact the schools below for additional information concerning employment as an aircraft dispatcher. We also invite you to join ADF and support the dispatch profession.
Dispatchers use state of the art tools as they perform their duties.
Here are just a couple of sample screens from a dispatcher's work station. Most major airlines only hire experienced dispatchers with considerable time at smaller carriers, or else selected candidates already employed by the company with many years of internal airline experience. As an example, at one of the nations largest airlines, candidates are selected from within the company. The average successful candidate has 15-20 years of seniority within the airline with supervisory experience in a variety of operational areas. This airline does not hire outside of the company.