3710 South Park Avenue, Suite 704
Tucson, AZ 85713

In close proximity to the Tucson International Airport, the Flight Control Academy shares affiliation with a number of commercial air service companies including Jeppesen and Global Weather Dynamics. The Academy offers students dispatching and operations training through a certification program. The aircraft dispatcher course at the Flight Control Academy prepares students for their examinations, which must be passed in order to receive an aircraft dispatcher certificate. With certification and knowledge obtained from in-class and hands-on training, students are prepared to dispatch aircrafts by following the proper Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).

Students who enroll in the aircraft dispatcher certification course undergo 200 hours of instruction by well-trained professionals. Students must be 23 years in age in order to receive certification but may enroll in the program at the age of 21. They must be able to read, speak, write and understand English as well as comply with the appropriate mandates set forth by FAR.

Upon receiving an aircraft certification students may look forward to a rewarding career in the Airline and aviation industries. Students who graduate from the Flight Control Academy should expect to see a starting salary of $22,000 to $30,000 with benefits and may make upwards of $90,000 with experience at major airlines.

Quick Facts

The Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926 marked the Federal Aviation Administration's beginnings.

Instructors at the Flight Control Academy have combined experience of more than 100 years.

Classes at the Flight Control Academy meet Monday through Friday and each course lasts five weeks.

A reduced-hours course is also offered by the Flight Control Academy for students who meet the course's prerequisites.

Tuition at Flight Control Academy is approximately $3,900.

Students testing for certification at the Flight Control Academy must score a 70 percent or better to pass the examination.

Students who wish to live close to the Academy may choose to stay at the Quality Inn where the Flight Control Academy has made arrangements for discounted rates.

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