Aviation Dispatch - Associate of General Studies (Major Code - AVD)

The Aviation Dispatch Associate of General Studies degree provides students with the knowledge and skills required to take the Federal Aviation Administration written and practical examinations, which are necessary for a career as an aircraft dispatcher.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to successfully pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test.
• Analyze and interpret weather and aircraft performance charts, and load reports for aircraft operations.
• Demonstrate resource management skills involved in resolving interpersonal issues and in coordinating and optimizing the interface among dispatchers and machines.
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict among team members, including pilots and maintenance personnel.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and aeronautical decision making as they support pilots in making go and no-go decisions related to flight operations.
• Demonstrate the FAA-required knowledge and skills used in the flight planning process.

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Acceptance into the professional pilot program requires an interview with the director of aviation plus completion of admission requirements and departmental acceptance. Admission to Cochise College does not guarantee acceptance into the pilot program.