Aircraft Dispatcher

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1:

AVMT 101 - Aviation History and Development 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 141 - Private Pilot Ground School 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 143 - Visual Flight Rules Flight Operations 2 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics 3-4 Credit(s).

Short Session 1:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s). (for students who started in fall)
or
AVMT 101 - Aviation History and Development 3 Credit(s). (for students who started in spring)

Semester 2:

AVMT 221 - The Air Traffic Control System 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 226 - Air Traffic Control Operations I 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 241 - Instrument Pilot Ground School 4 Credit(s).
ERSC 131 - Meteorology 4 Credit(s).

Short Session 2:

AVMT 211 - Air Transportation 3 Credit(s). (for students who started in fall)
or
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s). (for students who started in spring)

Semester 3:

AVMT 201 - Aviation Meteorology 4 Credit(s).
AVMT 216 - Aviation Safety 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 251 - Airport Management 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology 3 Credit(s).

Semester 4:

AVMT 246 - Commercial Pilot Ground School 4 Credit(s).
AVMT 256 - Airline Management 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 258 - Aircraft Dispatcher 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

General Education Requirements and Electives - 19-20 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ERSC 131 - Meteorology 4 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One must be a Diversity course.

Information Technology 3 Credits.
Mathematics 3-4 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 41 Credits

Program Requirements:

AVMT 101 - Aviation History and Development 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 141 - Private Pilot Ground School 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 143 - Visual Flight Rules Flight Operations 2 Credit(s).
AVMT 201 - Aviation Meteorology 4 Credit(s).
AVMT 211 - Air Transportation 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 216 - Aviation Safety 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 221 - The Air Traffic Control System 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 226 - Air Traffic Control Operations I 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 241 - Instrument Pilot Ground School 4 Credit(s).
AVMT 246 - Commercial Pilot Ground School 4 Credit(s).
AVMT 251 - Airport Management 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 256 - Airline Management 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 258 - Aircraft Dispatcher 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

Aircraft Dispatchers are responsible for various aspects of flight planning, including flight routing, weather forecasting, aircraft performance and loading, fuel calculations, and the scheduling of aircrew and aircraft. These professionals typically work in a flight operations center and perform flight following to provide assistance to pilots if weather conditions or other criteria necessitate route changes. Aircraft dispatching is a rapidly expanding field with excellent employment prospects.

The Aircraft Dispatcher degree prepares students for employment as airline or corporate aircraft dispatchers, cargo operations and fixed base operator (FBO) management. Careers are also available with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Department of Transportation (DOT) and other government agencies.

Students considering applying for this program should read the information available on the CCBC website at www.ccbcmd.edu/aviation.

Some aviation classes have lab fees . Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Community College of Baltimore County.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree option, students will be able to:

demonstrate leadership, teamwork, managerial, and organizational skills within the aviation industry;
analyze and assess airline and corporate flight operations, government regulations, and safety and environmental concerns to plan and implement appropriate strategic and tactical business methodologies;
measure the impact of global competition and security issues on the U.S. aviation industry, identify progressive actions to overcome these issues, and utilize technology to enhance efficiency and competitiveness;
respond to changing paradigms and unique challenges associated with a culturally diverse workforce; and
speak and write effectively for professional business communication in the aviation industry.