Marshall University Aviation offers an FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification, preparing students for a vital role in the aviation industry. Aircraft dispatchers are licensed professionals who share joint responsibility with pilots for the safety and operational control of flights.
For additional information or to sign up for our dispatcher certification contact
Nancy Ritter, Chief of Aviation Operations
rittern@marshall.edu
772.564.1405
Program Details
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Hours: 235 total instructional hours
- Schedule: Evening classes, designed for working professionals
- Location: South Charleston campus
- Format: In-classroom training with internship opportunities through the Bill Noe Flight School
- Cost: $4,500
Aircraft Dispatcher Responsibilities
Aircraft dispatchers are a critical part of every airline’s operation. Their responsibilities include:
- Flight planning and logistical coordination
- Preparing international arrival and customs documentation
- Communicating schedules and flight plan changes
- Serving as liaison with Air Traffic Control
- Calculating mass, balance, and fuel requirements
- Delivering weather briefings
- Monitoring flight safety and coordinating emergency procedures
- Ensuring compliance with federal aviation regulations
Many dispatchers also benefit from flexible remote work opportunities, and FAA certification is required for employment.
Industry Outlook
The aviation industry is experiencing rapid growth, creating strong demand for trained professionals. According to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook, the global wide-body passenger fleet is expected to nearly double by 2044, while the global freighter fleet will expand by two-thirds. This growth will require thousands of additional aviation professionals—including aircraft dispatchers.
Request Information
- Receive information about our Aircraft Dispatch Certificate program and the Bill Noe Flight School.
- Receive invitations to special events for future students.
- Get help with the application and enrollment process.
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Enrollment Instructions
- Submit the request for information form above
- Request MUID number
- Download and complete this PDF, select “external” for account type, and submit completed form to rittern@marshall.edu.
- Request funding through Sallie Mae
- If funding assistance is needed, use the link above to apply (Marshall ID# will be required)
- Enroll/pay through Marshall Skills Exchange
- Click the link above and choose “Already have an Account?” at the top of the page. This will direct you to the homepage. Click “Marshall SSO Login” to use your Marshall Credentials to login. That will direct you to a learner dashboard.
- Come back to this page and click the link above to register for the course.
- Under Payment Method, choose “Pay via website” and click Make Payment. This takes you to the secure payment portal – TouchNet. Select the “Payment Method” – Credit Card and click “Continue.” This will take you to the portal to fill out your credit card information and finalize payment.
- You can pay via Credit Card or ACH payment. If you do use a Credit Card, please note that there is a 3% service fee from Touchnet.
- When you finish the payment process, you will receive two emails. One will be an invoice for the payment and the second will be an enrollment email for the Customized Course.
If funding assistance is not needed, please skip step 3.
If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please contact rittern@marshall.edu for assistance.
