Course Tuition
200 Hour Course (6 weeks)
$4,000.00 **
80 Hour Course (2 weeks)
$2,000.00 **
** Tuition includes all books and materials.
Housing is an additional cost.
** Add $250.00 processing fee for
International students
** Tuition includes cost of one written exam
(for 200 hour course students only),
and one oral/practical exam for each
student in either course.
** Students enrolling in the 80 Hour Course
should successfully complete the written
Aircraft Dispatcher exam prior to the
class start date. Cost of the written exam
is approximately $90.00.
2008 Class Dates
200 Hour Course (6-Weeks):
March 17 - April 25May 5 - June 13June 23 - August 1August 11 - September 19September 29 - November 7November 4 - December 19*2009: January 5 - February 13
80 Hour Course (2-Weeks):
April 11 - April 25May 30 - June 13July 18 - August 1September 5 - September 19October 24 - November 7December 5 - December 192009: January 30 - February 13
*The 200 Hour Course begining November 4th will break for the Thanksgiving Holidays from November 26th through Dec. 1st
World Airline Dispatcher Schools currently offer an accelerated course – 80 hours in duration. Accelerated Courses are provided to individuals with specific qualifying aviation experience. Evidence is required of aviation experience showing a total of at least two years experience in the three years before the date of application in any one, or in any combination of the following areas:
1. In U.S. military aircraft operations as a: Pilot Flight Navigator Meteorologist
2. In U.S. aircraft operations conducted under Part 121 as a/an: Pilot Flight Engineer Meteorologist Assistant dispatcher (under the direct supervision of a certificated dispatcher)
3. In aircraft operations as a/an: Air Traffic Controller Flight Service Specialist
4. Aircraft Operations performing other duties that the Administrator finds provide equivalent experience: Meteoroloist Aviation Degree Part 135 Dispatcher duties Part 125 Dispatcher duties Flight Follower Crew Scheduler Pilot (Qualification for the Accelerated Course under this category is based upon recency and level of experience.)
World Airline Dispatcher Schools, Inc. may substitute previous aviation experience or training for a portion of the 200 hour course of training in accordance with the provisions of 14 CFR § 65.61(d). Any credit allowed must be based on documentary evidence. World Airline Dispatcher Schools, Inc. must make the final determination, document the credit allowed and basis for it in the student’s record.
80 Hour Accelerated Courses are offered for two week periods (14 days).* If you are not sure if this course is right for you, contact World Airline Dispatcher Schools, Inc. for assistance!
* Some weekend attendance may be required, depending on student and testing schedules.