Summary: The flight dispatcher reports to the lead dispatcher/director of operations. This position is responsible for the international operations trip/flight planning and flight following for aircraft conducting flight operations. The flight dispatcher must have a strong knowledge of company procedures, aircraft performance, applicable aviation regulations, national flight requirements as they relate to international flight authorizations and company operating procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The dispatcher’s duties and responsibilities consist of but are not limited to the following: · Ensuring aircraft, crew and passengers have all necessary equipment, documents, visas and any other entry requirements by concerned states/regions · Flight planning and filing with all applicable ATC agencies, uplink to aircraft, with PIC’s concurrence · Collating/reviewing/delivering WX, NOTAM’s, PIREPs, enroute and airport Info to flight crew · Ensures that all airports and routes are operationally suitable and meet company requirements · Setting up ground handling, in accordance with client preference, appropriate facilities (weight restrictions, parking, aircraft servicing, hangarage, etc) · Obtaining all overflight/landing permits, and slots, in accordance with all regulations in an expeditious and economic manner · Responds to requests of charter department and flight crew for international trip support services · Flight following/monitoring/timely relay of movement messages · Stays current on all applicable NOTAMs, FARs, AIP’s, ICAO recommended practices and procedures and the regulations of each state of operations · Maintains knowledge of aeronautical navigation systems, charts, airspace, air traffic control, aircraft performance, AFM, MEL, aeronautical communications and publications and maintains a current operations library · Coordinate trips with all relevant authorities, i.e. customs, immigrations, airport and civil/military authorities · Ensuring fuel is being arranged and fuel releases relayed in a timely manner · Preparing/disseminating complete flight briefings for flight crew · Participates in the safety management system · Advises ops control manager, charter department, flight crew of international flight operations restrictions · Assumes any additional duties delegated by the director of operations or other company official Preferred Experiences Experience/familiarity with FOS College degree in aviation preferred 3+ years in a similar dispatching role Required Education and/or Experience: Holds FAA Aircraft Dispatch License Must be able to pass a background check to include a 7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check Must also pass a pre-employment drug test Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Attention to detail ·Ability to multi task Must be able to work flexible schedules (weekends/holidays) Self-educator and motivator Must have skills in research and development of operating policies and procedures Strong computer skills/quick learning of new software is a must Since English is the language of aviation, must be able to read, write and speak the English language fluently. Other language capability is a benefit and a hiring consideration.