Aircraft Dispatch
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Be the Nerve Center of Modern Aviation
Imagine playing a critical role in every flight—coordinating with pilots, managing real-time logistics, and ensuring safe, efficient journeys for passengers and crew. As an Aircraft Dispatch minor at Rocky Mountain College, you’ll prepare to launch a behind-the-scenes career that keeps the skies moving.
$60k+
average annual pay for an Aircraft Dispatch degree according to ZipRecruiter
What is Aircraft Dispatch?
Dispatchers share operational responsibility for each flight alongside the captain. From pre-flight planning to in-the-moment problem solving, they make decisions about weather, flight paths, diversions, fuel, aircraft maintenance, and passenger needs. It’s a vital, fast-paced career for those who love aviation and thrive under pressure.
Credentials That Launch Careers
To complete the minor, you must earn the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate—a nationally recognized, industry-required credential that gives you instant credibility and employability.
21%
projected job market growth from 2018-2028
Career Opportunities
Demand for FAA-certified aircraft dispatchers is steady and rising, as airlines, charter, and cargo companies seek professionals who can coordinate thousands of daily departures with skill and calm. Typical roles and career paths include:
- Airline or business aviation dispatcher
- Flight operations supervisor or support specialist
- Airline scheduling, crew, or operations control
- Management roles at airports or charter firms
- Supported disaster relief, agriculture analytics, public safety, logistics, and more.
- Aspen, CO Airport Security Manager
Information
Majors:
Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot) (BS)
Aviation Management (BS)
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (BS)
Minors:
Aeronautical Science (Private Pilot)
Aircraft Dispatch
Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Faculty
Dan Hargrove, M.S.
Mark Donahue
Seth Livengood
Matt Prinkki, MBA
- Contact
- Call: (406) 657-1026
- Text: (406) 606-6440
- Email: admissions@rocky.edu
What You’ll Learn
- The science of aircraft design, performance, and large aircraft systems
- Aviation operations, including advanced safety and human factors
- FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 121 & 135) and airline compliance
- Meteorology, environmental concerns, and risk assessment
- Airport and airspace management, plus ATC systems
- Professional teamwork, communication, and ethics
Why Choose RMC for Aircraft Dispatch
- Learn from experienced aviation professionals
- Small classes and supportive mentorship
- Direct path to FAA certification
- Curriculum built on technical rigor, real-world scenarios, and professional ethics
- Airport and airspace management, plus ATC systems
- Professional teamwork, communication, and ethics
Sample Capstone & Internship Projects
As an RMC Aircraft Dispatch student, you’ll benefit from the same support and community that distinguishes all our aviation programs. From your first class to the day you earn your FAA certificate, faculty, staff, and peers are there to challenge and encourage you. You’ll graduate not only with specialized technical knowledge, but also with the confidence, adaptability, and communication skills that employers value.
Whether your goal is to join a major airline, support regional fleet operations, or take on leadership roles in aviation logistics, you’ll be ready to keep the world flying smoothly—day in and day out.
Information
Majors:
Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot) (BS)
Aviation Management (BS)
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (BS)
Minors:
Aeronautical Science (Private Pilot)
Aircraft Dispatch
Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Faculty
Dan Hargrove, M.S.
Mark Donahue
Seth Livengood
Matt Prinkki, MBA
- Contact
- Call: (406) 657-1026
- Text: (406) 606-6440
- Email: studentrecords@rocky.edu
