another dispatch option
Hiya
Just to put in my 2 cents in... even though most of the dispatcher seems to be license holders, most seem to have moved into the ground dispatch side of dispatch, which while is quite exciting, i must admit isn't the same as flight dispatch, namely the route planning, flight plan creation, performance calculation, aerodrome compatibility, emergency response, inflight assistance.
Most of them would remember doing this while getting their FAA dispatch license, but obtaining a job in this is a bit more difficult as its even more closed and not widely publicised. but its something that one should look into as its fun as well in its way....
Just another option... you could get into this by completing the jeppesen flight operations management course in UK (same one used to get the FAA license in US) its basically the same ATPL course offered to pilots without the flying bit.
but again getting into this side of dispatch is difficult but one wort obtaining.
Cheers