I too am in the process of working my way to get the FAA dispatcher licence. Ramp experience as a ramp agent counts for a great deal for two reasons...first of all you become aware of aircraft operations; ploggs, notams, etops etc. Secondly, the more experience you get with weight and balance, load control etc, the more likely you are to get your course truncated and pay less. I have been contacting flight schools in the US and bearing in mind my experience most schools are willing to cut the fees and attendance by up to 40%. So matey, stick with it, don't be impatient about getting your FAA licence immediately. Work the ramp, ask flight deck questions about routing, weather, fuel planning and it will all help in the long run......