FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DISPATCH (UCAA)

FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DISPATCH (UCAA)

EXAMINATION BODY: CAA
COURSE DURATION: 9 MONTHS
INTAKE   JANUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER

In aviation, there are two individuals that are responsible for the operation and safety of the flight, the captain and the dispatcher. Dispatchers are highly trained individuals who gold a flight operations license, they are employed by airlines and aviation-related companies to work in the operational control center .this generally started by the dispatcher with steps like flight planning, weight and balance, weather, and ATC coordination. They will review the package generated by the dispatcher and sign off on the flight plan.

KEY SUBJECTS

  • Flight planning
  • Navigation
  • Air law
  • Human Performance
  • Operational procedures
  • Theory of flight
  • Meteorology
  • Aircraft technical general
  • Radiotelephone

RECOMMENDATION:

Think about the dispatchers as the non –flying captain on the ground that assist and work with the captain to make sure the flight is operated safely and legally

Uganda aviation academy would love to provide you with the best foundation for you to build your career in the dispatching world.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of enrolling
  • Ability to read and write, communicate in the English language
  • UACE certificate or its equivalent.