It's now less than a month to go before I begin my training at the Jeppesen Academy for my dispatchers rating. Two days ago I confirmed my seat (paid some more $$!!) and received more course materials. TAF amd Metar decodes, Class schedules etc... I am psyched.
I'm prob going to speak "aviation" on my blog thruout, so, if there's something you want to know, just comment.
Before I go to my Dispatch class in Denver starting 1/17, I'm going to make a round trip to Beijing to meet up with some aviation people there and discuss future possibilities. "Ya gotta work it !! "
All good stuff !!
Deltafox
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
The Postman cometh.....
KA-ZOWIE !!!
2 days ago the mailman bought a giant box from "Jepp Direct" that must have weighed 40 #s, full of all of my required study texts. Included were 2 Gleim Study guides: Aviation Weather & Weather Services and the ATP Knowledge Test. Also in the box was the 2011FAR/AIM, 2 major thick Jeppesen study binders, a copy of the Instrument Flying Handbook, and a handheld Cx2 Pathfinder Flight Computer. This library is all nicely packed in a Jeppesen flight bag.
The rock and roll that usually cranks out of the speakers of my 98 Ford Taurus has been replaced with a cassette dispatcher course I purchased a few years back. Classes begin in about 5 weeks, so I am getting my brain ready.
In the meantime, I've also been applying for positions as a Dispatcher. I receive emails from friends in the industry with the job latest postings on industry trade boards (Thank you, my good people). The note I send with my resume reads that, although I'd like to apply today, if the position could please be held for me until the end of February, I'd appreciate it. Pretty bold of me ! Ya gotta work it !!!
2 days ago the mailman bought a giant box from "Jepp Direct" that must have weighed 40 #s, full of all of my required study texts. Included were 2 Gleim Study guides: Aviation Weather & Weather Services and the ATP Knowledge Test. Also in the box was the 2011FAR/AIM, 2 major thick Jeppesen study binders, a copy of the Instrument Flying Handbook, and a handheld Cx2 Pathfinder Flight Computer. This library is all nicely packed in a Jeppesen flight bag.
The rock and roll that usually cranks out of the speakers of my 98 Ford Taurus has been replaced with a cassette dispatcher course I purchased a few years back. Classes begin in about 5 weeks, so I am getting my brain ready.
In the meantime, I've also been applying for positions as a Dispatcher. I receive emails from friends in the industry with the job latest postings on industry trade boards (Thank you, my good people). The note I send with my resume reads that, although I'd like to apply today, if the position could please be held for me until the end of February, I'd appreciate it. Pretty bold of me ! Ya gotta work it !!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
timetable ....
Tu 11/30/10:
Thought I might share when I'll be going to do my classes....
I begin the 5-ish week class Mon Jan 17th 2011.
The classes take 5 weeks, then I have to take the exam with an FAA person, thus the "-ish".
I'll be heading out to Denver CO the 1st week of January.
I'll be driving my car since I need one all the time I'm out there.
I have a contract position to do for a week while I'm there (more about that as it happens).
I'm fortunate that 2 of my children and their spouses live in there ... my son in Denver and my daughter in Ft Collins. I'm blessed that I'll have family nearby thruout. My son and daughter-in-law have given me the green light to stay with them ! Thank you !!
I've gotten some emails from persons who have taken this course with Jeppesen and at other schools ... they all tell me its hard and they all have been very kind in telling me I'll do well.
Its been about 5000 years since I've been to school, so I've already begun my brain warmup. I've watched a borrowed Jeppesen training video on Approach, Enroute, Departure and Arrival charts for the 1st time and plan on watching it ~ 500 times. I've also started reading the Weight and Balance section of "The Pilots Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge" (TPEoAK).
Going well so far !!!!!
Deltafox
Thought I might share when I'll be going to do my classes....
I begin the 5-ish week class Mon Jan 17th 2011.
The classes take 5 weeks, then I have to take the exam with an FAA person, thus the "-ish".
I'll be heading out to Denver CO the 1st week of January.
I'll be driving my car since I need one all the time I'm out there.
I have a contract position to do for a week while I'm there (more about that as it happens).
I'm fortunate that 2 of my children and their spouses live in there ... my son in Denver and my daughter in Ft Collins. I'm blessed that I'll have family nearby thruout. My son and daughter-in-law have given me the green light to stay with them ! Thank you !!
I've gotten some emails from persons who have taken this course with Jeppesen and at other schools ... they all tell me its hard and they all have been very kind in telling me I'll do well.
Its been about 5000 years since I've been to school, so I've already begun my brain warmup. I've watched a borrowed Jeppesen training video on Approach, Enroute, Departure and Arrival charts for the 1st time and plan on watching it ~ 500 times. I've also started reading the Weight and Balance section of "The Pilots Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge" (TPEoAK).
Going well so far !!!!!
Deltafox
Monday, November 29, 2010
11/29/10 ... money paid
Today became the day I entered the arena to achieve my Flight Dispatchers rating ... I paid $!!!
I have been working in corporate aviation for near 26 years, starting out in dispatch, winding up in Charter Sales. My desire is to get back to the Flight Ops office. I've noticed more and more companies are asking for the dispatcher rating to be considered. I've chose to go to the Jeppesen Academy in KAPA (Englewood CO, near Denver CO USA).
http://www.jeppesen.com/industry-solutions/aviation/commercial/training/ground-flight-ops-level-2.jsp
My study guides etc are now in the mail.
In the meantime, I'm studying the FAR/AIM and the Pilots Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge.
I'm pretty nervous. !!!
I have been working in corporate aviation for near 26 years, starting out in dispatch, winding up in Charter Sales. My desire is to get back to the Flight Ops office. I've noticed more and more companies are asking for the dispatcher rating to be considered. I've chose to go to the Jeppesen Academy in KAPA (Englewood CO, near Denver CO USA).
http://www.jeppesen.com/industry-solutions/aviation/commercial/training/ground-flight-ops-level-2.jsp
My study guides etc are now in the mail.
In the meantime, I'm studying the FAR/AIM and the Pilots Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge.
I'm pretty nervous. !!!
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