Airlift21
Starting with a crewing department is excellent advice then, if I were you, go straight for the ICAO 7192 D3 syllabus. FAA part 65 is very good and I hold a licence but it is not applicable in Europe and does not address European regulations EU-OPS 1 or 3. As an example check out EU-OPS subpart G versus FAR Part 121
FAR Part 121 Sec. 121.189 effective as of 03/20/1998 They are different.
The regulatory method of aircraft dispatch in the USA is excellent and has been safe and efficient since the late 1930s it is a pity that we do not use the same system here but that of course is down to the complete paranoia of the UK CAA and their fear of having to pay a premium for a licensed dispatcher. It will come one day though I just hope that an accident doesn't force or hasten the issue. IR OPS may address the issue if enough of the operators submit an NPA?
As for you stay in touch I may be able to help you. Good luck.
Regards
EM