Faa Written test- dispatchers license

[London Calling]

Just reading the thread below ref getting a FAA Dispatchers licence, I will be able to get the practial done myself- I just need the part 1 ie the written test to get under my belt. I hoped the Norwich place was still up and running, but hearing rumours that this no longer available. So does anyone know where I can get my written done in the Uk or near as damn it? any help would be gladly appreciated.
Thanks
L

[Expat abroad]

Hi

You could try giving Lasergrade a call as they have an international office in Norwich. Can't confirm exactly which of the FAA exams they can do but will PM you their phone number.
I didn't use them myself, but I have another brit colleague here who did, so give them a call and maybe they can sort you out.

Regards Expat

[opsbloke]

You may be unaware, but check the FAR part 65 requirements, 200 hours instruction...

[aerobatic sean]

London Calling,

Re your desire to obtain the FAA Licence.
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Firstly I did not understand all of your queries - however reading between the lines a bit - it seems that you may be underestimating the course and the undertaking for the Dispatcher Licence.
It is a long ,serious ,rigorous and expensive course - in parts akin to a ATPL theory.
The course has a mandatory 200 hours of instruction with most schools doing 250 hours instruction - ie about 6 weeks -this is followed by 40hours of on the job training - then licence is issued. The FAA does not give these licences out easily !

Suggest you contact Carol Culver at Flight Safety [email protected]
Flight Safety will promptly send you an info pack with full facts and syllabus.There are other schools in USA who train dispatchers - but Flight Safety would look good on any CV ??
The FAA Flight Dispatcher Licence is well regarded in the international aviation world.

However - there will be soon a European Dispatcher Licence via EASA.
It is rediculous that over the years the UK CAA have not put in place a CAA dispatch syllabus and licence requirements.
There has been a lot of pressure to both JAR and now EASA from European airlines to have a recognised European dispatchers licence - so any day / no year !?? - we will have new licence to aim for.
Good luck with it all.

[gateradial]

There are other providers requiring less classroom attendance but no less work such as AGS - http://www.agschools.com/ - who offer a DISTANCE LEARNING option to maximise your learning of the material in the most flexible way for you and minimise the expensive (time & money) stay anywhere other than home. Count on more than the minimum number of days due to jetlag recovery and FAA written tests, as well as class and then exam on last day (if you are assessed ready).
Licence issue does not depend on the 40 hours employer training - that is however necessary for an aircraft rating on the licence but is hard to attain unless you have right-to-work in the USA. Most non-US carriers accept the licence alone as a licence to learn and will then train you for their specific operations.
If there is an EASA licence coming, be sure to check any dispensation for ICAO licences and also which decade the EASA licence will become mandatory before doing the FAA licence. However, with the current exchange rate AGS is a well priced option if you can truly dedicate yourself to the tasks they set.