We’re not your average airline. We’re agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable.

With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline, and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as a Dispatcher you’ll enjoy these benefits and more:

Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
PPO and high-deductible health plans
Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
Dependent Care
Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
401(k) match
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

Dispatcher Overview:

Sun Country Airlines is seeking a Dispatcher to ensure all flights are conducted safely, efficiently and in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CRF). The Dispatcher is responsible for partnering with the Pilots for the operational control of the flight.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conduct flight planning, dispatch releases, operational control, and flight monitoring for all flight operations within assigned route system
Review and update applicable crews of system-wide weather, maintenance data, and crew resource factors to develop an effective operation
Support the operation by providing crews flight planning, weather, fuel, and alternate airport information
Conduct pre-flight briefings with crews to include current weather, NOTAMS, and field conditions
Administer the routes and re-routes for aircraft and flight crew to maintain schedule integrity, and to accommodate for maintenance, crew time, and weather.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain control of the operation
Review and revise Jeppesen’s and all other relevant department manuals
Communicate basic weather and forecast to appropriate stakeholders
Communicate and coordinate with Air Traffic Control
Ensure all flight related operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the Federal Aviation Requirements (FAR) and company policies and procedures
Coordinate with the maintenance department regarding mechanical problems and MEL's
Any other duties assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

Valid FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certificate
At least one-year Part 121 Domestic/Flag dispatch experience
Excellent computer skills
Exceptional ability to multi-task while working under pressure
Strong knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Weather and technical dispatch skills
Must be flexible to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background check
Must be able to obtain an MSP SIDA with CBP

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Experience with NavBlue Flight Planning
Experience with AeroData

Compensation:

Pay: $73,020 USD annually. This is the base compensation hiring range for this role.

Classification: 

Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location:

Minneapolis, MN (onsite)

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.