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The VRAP program is limited as follows:
• 45,000 participants
from July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012
• 54,000 participants from October 1, 2012 through March
31, 2014
“This new Veterans Affairs policy may open the door for
many veterans who are currently unemployed to train
under the Jeppesen FAA Dispatcher Certification program
for in-demand employment positions offered by airlines
and other civil aviation operators,” said Tim Huegel,
director, Jeppesen Aviation Portfolio Management.
“With the new benefits available for unemployed
veterans, this is a great opportunity for candidates who
qualify to explore the multiple career opportunities
available in the aviation industry.”
FAA licensed dispatchers share operational control of
each airline flight with the pilot in command and are
responsible for preparing the flight “release.”
This process considers the required amount of
fuel for each flight, the aircraft performance
capabilities, distances, maintenance limitations,
weather conditions, airport and runway conditions,
navigational capabilities, regulatory conditions and
many other factors in assisting with pre-flight
preparation.
After takeoff, the dispatcher is then responsible
for monitoring each flight’s progress to ensure the
flight is operated in compliance with government and
airline company regulations.
The licensed aircraft dispatcher needs to pass
written, oral and practical examinations from the
FAA, which the Jeppesen training course prepares
students to complete. After certification,
dispatchers receive additional training from airline
employers, normally 40 to 160 hours of instruction,
plus on-the-job training.
Veterans can research their eligibility for
receiving training benefits by clicking
benefits link or
gibill link.
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