A job as a flight dispatcher or aviation scheduler involves a lot of pressure, but it’s a career that can be hugely rewarding provided you are willing to put the work in to excel in this area. Airlines could not function efficiently without highly skilled people on the ground, ensuring aircraft are where they need to be. A vital part of airport life is the task of keeping the airplanes operating on schedule – the individuals who take responsibility for this are know as flight dispatchers or aviation schedulers.