Aviation safety depends on communication between pilots and dispatchers — those individuals who, along with air carrier pilots, share joint responsibility for safe operational control of company flights. The Flight Dispatch concentration aims to meet industry demands and leads to FAA Aircraft Dispatch certification. With a superior reputation, the program has graduates that dispatch for every regional and major airline. Students receive extensive training in dispatch operations with an emphasis on the importance of operational control between the dispatcher and pilot in command. Students learn federal aviation regulations, weather theory and application of weather products, aircraft performance, aircraft systems, and limitations, the application of minimum equipment lists, and human factors considerations.
Career Path
Employers around the world recognize MTSU's Flight Dispatch major the Aerospace program as an elite program that produces the highest caliber graduates. Examples of career options include Air carrier flight dispatcher (regional or major), Air carrier crew scheduler (regional or major), Air freight/cargo flight dispatcher, Air taxi or charter flight dispatcher, Corporate flight department dispatcher.
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate (Mathematics, Physics, General Science Option)
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
