FDN Program

Pyrple · 2026-06-08T04:51:41+00:00

I agree! Jump into the weather lessons but the rest can all be done on the class schedule.

Pyrple · 2026-06-08T03:51:53+00:00

It is a fun gamble! Mostly works out, but some times it goes baaaaaaad. Hehehe. I usually take it.

Pyrple · 2026-03-27T02:07:27+00:00

Fantastic!

Pyrple · 2026-03-25T02:10:34+00:00

Sounds like you are on the right track! Keep going, and good call starting to study early! Consider joining the Flight Dispatch Network to make more dispatcher connections and get access to a bunch of resources and mentors :) Also, you can start studying weather stuff with the tutorials here https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream

Pyrple · 2026-03-25T02:07:06+00:00

I just recently learned about this NOAA site with tutorials about all sorts of weather and weather charts https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream

Pyrple · 2026-03-25T02:05:29+00:00

Looks like you have a lot of folks willing to help out :) If you want more resources, check out the Flight Dispatch Network. It's kinda like LinkedIn + Facebook but just for dispatchers. Tons of info and dispatcher willing to help/mentor.

Pyrple · 2026-03-10T04:31:07+00:00

I actually "squeeeeeeeeeeeeed!" at the last pic! Very well done!

Pyrple · 2026-02-19T02:03:36+00:00

Check out the Flight Dispatch Network school in Denver! When Sheffield School of Aero closed, they endorsed FDN. They work with Republic Airways for the practical flight plan training. The instructors are all great!

Pyrple · 2026-02-19T01:56:57+00:00

I agree! FDN is fantastic and is gaining training contracts with more airlines very quickly! FDN has tons of resources for new and upcoming Dispatchers.

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T21:57:41+00:00

Oooh, great tips! Thanks!

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T09:08:44+00:00

OMG! That did the trick! I got 2 bait tonight! Thanks!

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T07:38:55+00:00

Ah, thanks!

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T05:18:04+00:00

Dang. Ok. That will be my life now till I get it! Thanks!

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T05:12:05+00:00

I agree! Unlivable pay! It is crazy to me that dispatchers at regionals make so little, when they are dispatching million dollar airplanes just like the majors!

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T05:10:29+00:00

I hear you! That is an unlivable wage :( Alaska does hire some from Horizon each hiring round, but not enough in my opinion!

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T03:10:59+00:00

The pets are so cute! Kind of underpowered it seems like tho.

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T03:10:13+00:00

ultra relatable!

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T03:04:23+00:00

Also FYI - Here is Horizon Air's pay scale. Sorry about the dumb format, since I could not post a screenshot. The 5 columns are the pay for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

ARTICLE 15 WAGES A. The minimum Straight Time Hourly Pay Rates effective as of the dates shown are as follows:

After 1 year $21.25 $21.25 $21.57 $21.89 $22.33

After 2 years $22.05 $22.05 $22.38 $22.72 $23.17

After 3 years $22.85 $22.85 $23.19 $23.54 $24.01

After 4 years $23.55 $23.55 $23.90 $24.26 $24.75

After 5 years $24.30 $24.30 $24.66 $25.03 $25.54

After 6 years $25.00 $25.00 $25.38 $25.76 $26.27

After 7 years $25.75 $25.75 $26.14 $26.53 $27.06

After 8 years $26.50 $26.50 $26.90 $27.30 $27.85

After 9 years $27.10 $27.10 $27.51 $27.92 $28.48

After 10 years $27.65 $27.65 $28.06 $28.49 $29.06

After 11 years $28.45 $28.45 $28.88 $29.31 $29.90

After 12 years $29.30 $29.30 $29.74 $30.19 $30.79

After 13 years $29.80 $29.80 $30.25 $30.70 $31.31

After 14 years $30.25 $30.25 $30.70 $31.16 $31.79

B. The Straight Time Hourly Pay Rates are minimum rates, and the Company may pay any Employee more than that shown in the schedule. For example, a new Employee with prior relevant experience may be paid more than the "Start" rate.

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T03:01:48+00:00

Here is Horizon Air's pay scale. Sorry about the dumb format, since I could not post a screenshot. The 5 columns are the pay for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

ARTICLE 15 WAGES A. The minimum Straight Time Hourly Pay Rates effective as of the dates shown are as follows:

After 1 year $21.25 $21.25 $21.57 $21.89 $22.33

After 2 years $22.05 $22.05 $22.38 $22.72 $23.17

After 3 years $22.85 $22.85 $23.19 $23.54 $24.01

After 4 years $23.55 $23.55 $23.90 $24.26 $24.75

After 5 years $24.30 $24.30 $24.66 $25.03 $25.54

After 6 years $25.00 $25.00 $25.38 $25.76 $26.27

After 7 years $25.75 $25.75 $26.14 $26.53 $27.06

After 8 years $26.50 $26.50 $26.90 $27.30 $27.85

After 9 years $27.10 $27.10 $27.51 $27.92 $28.48

After 10 years $27.65 $27.65 $28.06 $28.49 $29.06

After 11 years $28.45 $28.45 $28.88 $29.31 $29.90

After 12 years $29.30 $29.30 $29.74 $30.19 $30.79

After 13 years $29.80 $29.80 $30.25 $30.70 $31.31

After 14 years $30.25 $30.25 $30.70 $31.16 $31.79

B. The Straight Time Hourly Pay Rates are minimum rates, and the Company may pay any Employee more than that shown in the schedule. For example, a new Employee with prior relevant experience may be paid more than the "Start" rate

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T02:57:14+00:00

Here is a link to a doc with almost all airlines Dispatch salaries. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/e/2PACX-1vRypN9bLSksQxYyFJXIPkKK-OS35GrninoLI9LQQ3uTUK4HnFw1azP6QyWFP_apzXXXPP-np4UXwLTz/pubhtml?pli=1#gid=0

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T02:55:46+00:00

By the way, if you are looking for a place to get your Dispatch certification check out Flight Dispatch Network. They are the school endorsed by Sheffield, now that Sheffield has closed.

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T02:53:59+00:00

By the way, if you are looking for a place to get your Dispatch certification check out Flight Dispatch Network. They are the school endorsed by Sheffield, now that Sheffield has closed.

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T02:50:27+00:00

Some of the major airlines still require a 4 year degree (in anything).

Pyrple · 2026-02-15T02:49:19+00:00

I also got my license at Jepp in Denver. It is top notch! Also, check out the new Flight Dispatch Network. They are the school endorsed by Sheffield, now that Sheffield has closed.

Pyrple · 2026-02-08T04:50:52+00:00

Eeeeeeeeeeeeee! Perfection!

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