Flight Dispatcher Initial Course (FDIC)

Emirates Aviation University offers the Flight Dispatch Course (Theory) at the University in Dubai. The course is approved by the United Arab Emirates - General Civil Aviation Authority (UAE-GCAA) and it complies with CAR PART II Chapter 6. The course provides trainees with in-depth knowledge of the duties of a flight dispatcher. In cooperation with the pilot, flight dispatchers furnish a flight plan that enables the aircraft to arrive at its destination on schedule and at the lowest operating cost. Flight dispatchers study a variety of theoretical of subjects including traffic flow, meteorology, weight and balance, fuel, alternate destinations and communications.

The syllabus for the Flight Dispatch course has been developed in close collaboration with the Licensing Department of the GCAA. As per with CAR PART II Chapter 6, this training is required for candidates who do not have previous flight dispatch experience for the issuance of a flight dispatcher's licence.

Upon successful completion of the course, trainee will be issued a Certificate of Course Completion (passed Oral & Practical exam). To obtain a Certificate of Course Attendance (CoCA), for those who do not require a GCAA license, a trainee needs to pass the EAU FD final exam and attend the full 10 weeks course.