Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Airplane dispatchers plan and direct commercial air flights according to government and airline company regulations. They read radio reports from airplane pilots during flights and study weather reports to determine any necessary change in flight direction or altitude. They send instructions by radio to the pilots in the case of heavy storms, fog, mechanical difficulties, or other emergencies. Airline dispatchers are sometimes called flight superintendents. According to an Airline Dispatchers Federation survey, as of January 2024, there were 2,734 members registered with ADF.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Conventional
Technical
Realistic
Career Ladder
Chief Flight Dispatcher or Flight Dispatch Manager
Airplane Dispatcher
Assistant Dispatcher
Dispatch Clerk
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