What You Will Study
Our Flight Dispatcher Training syllabus is designed around the Transport Canada licensing requirements and real airline operational needs. You’ll move from foundational theory to practical decision-making in a structured, classroom-based sequence. This syllabus gives you a clear roadmap of what you’ll learn and why it matters.
Week-Long Course Overview
The course is delivered in-person over 7 intensive days. Each segment builds on the previous one, so you enter Transport Canada exams and real operations with confidence.
Training Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Days 1–3 — Meteorology for Dispatch
Purpose: Build foundational weather knowledge required for flight planning, operational decisions, and Transport Canada exams.
Core Topics
- Atmospheric structure and air masses
- Weather systems and fronts
- Wind, pressure, and turbulence analysis
- Clouds, ceilings, and visibility
- Icing, thunderstorms, and operational hazards
- SIGMETs, AIRMETs, and weather briefing interpretation
Learning Outcome
Understanding how weather affects flights, forecasts, and dispatch decisions is a critical component of both exams and daily airline operations.
Day 4 — Rest, Review & Application
Purpose: Consolidate learning from Days 1–3 and transition into operations training.
Activities
- Guided review session
- Practice problems and scenario drills
- Q&A with instructors
Learning Outcome
Solidify core meteorology concepts and prepare mentally for the operational modules ahead.
Days 5–7 — Flight Operations & Dispatch Procedures
Purpose: Focus on airline dispatch systems, flight planning, and decision-making.
Core Topics
- Aircraft Performance Fundamentals
- Fuel planning and international requirements
- Weight & balance basics for airlines
- Operational flight planning tools and charts
- NOTAMs, airspace restrictions, and route selection
- Dispatch procedures and airline coordination
- Real-world operational scenarios and case studies
Learning Outcome
Competence in core operational functions of a Flight Dispatcher, aligned with real airline expectations and Transport Canada standards.
Integrated Exam Preparation
Throughout the week, we actively integrate exam preparation modules tied to the Transport Canada Flight Dispatcher examinations:
- Test structure and question types
- Content connections between syllabus and exams
- Practice questions with guided explanation
- Time management techniques for exam success
This ensures the syllabus not only teaches knowledge but also prepares you to apply it under exam conditions.
Instruction Style
This is in-class instruction, not self-paced online learning. You’ll benefit from:
- Expert instruction by aviation professionals
- Collaborative discussions and peer learning
- Real scenarios drawn from airline operations
- A guest session with a working Flight Dispatcher
This format mirrors real aviation environments where communication, clarity, and operational thinking are essential.
Daily Breakdown
- Day 1: Introduction & Meteorology: Basics
- Day 2: Advanced Weather Systems & Forecasting
- Day 3: Weather Application & Risk Analysis
- Day 4: Guided Review & Case Integration
- Day 5: Operational Flight Planning
- Day 6: Performance, Fuel & Route Management
- Day 7: Dispatch Procedures & Scenario Practice
Each day includes practice exercises designed to reinforce learning and prepare you for Transport Canada exam questions.
What You’ll Take Away
By the end of this course, you will have:
- A solid grounding in meteorology as it applies to flight operations
- Practical understanding of flight planning, fuels, and dispatch procedures
- Familiarity with exam-style questions and how to approach them
- Confidence to write the Transport Canada Flight Dispatcher exams
- Preparedness for real airline operational discussions
Related Resources
If you want deeper detail before enrolling, these pages are valuable:
- Flight Dispatcher Licensing Explained
- Transport Canada Exams
- Course Dates & Info
Ready to Take the Next Step?
This syllabus is your roadmap. Now make the decision.
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