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funnily enough I have gone the other way,from being a dispatcher for 7yrs at Heathrow with AF and then VS to now training as a controller.
Whilst I love my new job,dispatching is a brilliant career although not well paid unless you work for BA. I did 18months on check in for AF before getting job in AF ops where we handled 15 airlines at our peak of all nationalities shapes and sizes.
I gather now you can go straight into dispatch witj some companies. My advice to your mate is to contact Servisair or Aviance or any other handling company and see what they say...probably getting a job on check in or as a ramp agent is a good way to start.
No disrespect to those working at regionals,but nothing beats working at Heathrow...the place has a buzz about it...so if your mate wants variety try Heathrow Gatwick or Manchester...pay better there as well.
Good luck!!
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