North American Flight Control Brings New Dispatch Training Program to Minneapolis

The program is designed to introduce real-world scenarios to prepare future dispatchers.

Monday, February 28, 2022 at 01:56 PM ET

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North American Flight Control combines traditional dispatch training with digital real world scenarios to prepare future dispatchers for their careers. [Courtesy: North American Flight Control]

Key Takeaways:

North American Flight Control (NAFC) has launched a new FAA-approved dispatch training program in Minneapolis, offering one of the few such programs in Minnesota with flexible 5 to 12-week options.
The program emphasizes practical, real-world digital skills, using computers, live weather, and diverse scenarios to better prepare students for the demands of airline dispatching and ease the transition from training.
NAFC aims to address current industry gaps by teaching beyond FAA minimums and promoting increased diversity, particularly among women and people of color, in the male-dominated aviation dispatch field.

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North American Flight Control introduced a new dispatch training program in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday that will be one of the only such programs available in the state.

Now that it has officially gained Part 65 FAA approval for dispatch training, North American will offer a digital-friendly dispatch program that varies in length from five weeks to 12 weeks to fit students’ schedules.