Flight Dispatcher Initial Course
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Flight Dispatcher Initial Course
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10 Weeks
Intake Month
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Mode of Study
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Overview
Emirates Aviation University offers the Flight Dispatcher Initial Course (Theory) at the University in Dubai. The course is approved and has been developed in close cooperation with the United Arab Emirates - General Civil Aviation Authority (UAE-GCAA) and it complies with CAR PART II Chapter 6.
The course provides trainees with in-depth knowledge of the duties of a flight dispatcher. In cooperation with the pilot, flight dispatchers furnish a flight plan that enables the aircraft to arrive at its destination on schedule and at the lowest operating cost. Flight dispatchers study a variety of theoretical of subjects including traffic flow, meteorology, weight and balance, fuel, alternate destinations and operation procedure including flight planning, navigation and communications.
As per with CAR PART II Chapter 6, the FDIC programme is required for candidates who do not have previous flight dispatch experience for the issuance of a flight dispatcher's licence. Also, the FDIC programme is required for candidates who have expired licence and could not exercise their skills over longer period of time.
Upon successful completion of the course, passing written and oral/practical exam, candidate will be issued a Certificate of Course Completion. Candidates who do not require a GCAA licence, EAU would issue a Certificate of Course Attendance (CoCA), for those candidates who pass the EAU FDIC final exam and attend the full 10 weeks course.
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Prof Dr Zindoga Mukandavire
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Certificate
Flight Dispatcher Initial Course
Provides students with the in-depth knowledge and skills to become effective flight dispatchers
Apply Now
Admissions Guide
Duration
10 Weeks
Intake Month
Sep, Jan, April
Mode of Study
Part Time
Apply
Overview
Emirates Aviation University offers the Flight Dispatcher Initial Course (Theory) at the University in Dubai. The course is approved and has been developed in close cooperation with the United Arab Emirates - General Civil Aviation Authority (UAE-GCAA) and it complies with CAR PART II Chapter 6.
The course provides trainees with in-depth knowledge of the duties of a flight dispatcher. In cooperation with the pilot, flight dispatchers furnish a flight plan that enables the aircraft to arrive at its destination on schedule and at the lowest operating cost. Flight dispatchers study a variety of theoretical of subjects including traffic flow, meteorology, weight and balance, fuel, alternate destinations and operation procedure including flight planning, navigation and communications.
As per with CAR PART II Chapter 6, the FDIC programme is required for candidates who do not have previous flight dispatch experience for the issuance of a flight dispatcher's licence. Also, the FDIC programme is required for candidates who have expired licence and could not exercise their skills over longer period of time.
Upon successful completion of the course, passing written and oral/practical exam, candidate will be issued a Certificate of Course Completion. Candidates who do not require a GCAA licence, EAU would issue a Certificate of Course Attendance (CoCA), for those candidates who pass the EAU FDIC final exam and attend the full 10 weeks course.
Programme Outline
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No question found
Programme Fees
Tuition Fees
1
50000
1
Non-refundable. Inclusive of registration fee, course materials, books, and flight kit
Use our cost calculator to plan your finances
The highest quality in aviation education
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, UAE
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, UK
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No question found
Want to know more?
Book a Virtual Consultation
Visit Our Campus
View Admission Process
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Flight Dispatcher Recurrent Course
Flight Dispatcher Recurrent Course (FDRC)
Maintains and enhances critical decision-making skills for advanced business aviation dispatchers and schedulers
Full Time
3 Days
International Flight Planning
International Flight Planning (IFP)
Students learn how to plan a successful flight through the application of advanced flight planning techniques
Full Time
3 Days
Dispatch Resource Management
Dispatch Resource Management (DRM)
Provides tools to prevent incidents and improve dispatch team performance through coordination and communication
Full Time
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