What makes a good flight dispatcher?

An excellent aircraft dispatcher must have excellent communication skills, think and act quickly in an emergency, stay calm under pressure, and have good problem-solving skills. If you have any of these traits, a career as an aircraft dispatcher may be right for you!



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Average United Airlines Dispatcher yearly pay in the United States is approximately $113,033, which is 144% above the national average.

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Most flight dispatcher positions have fairly normal working hours, working an average of 40 hours a week, split between 5 days.

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Additionally, the work is physically taxing, and dispatchers often experience back pain and eyestrain as a result of sitting and looking at computer screens for hours on end. The biggest hazard of the job, however, might be the emotional stress.

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Aircraft dispatcher dress code is generally professional civilian clothing. All airlines have a dress code outlined within their code of conduct. Because of the professional environment, it's recommended that most dispatchers adhere to a dress code of smart casual at a minimum.

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Flight dispatchers co-ordinate all activities on the ground at an airport to ensure the safe, quick and efficient turnaround of aircraft from when they land to the time they depart. They are also known as turn around co-ordinators (TCOs) or flight operations officer.

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