Description
Looking for a dynamic individual to join a fast-paced leading aviation organization. The dispatcher, in conjunction with team, will closely coordinate with executive customers to ensure flights are scheduled and proper flight plans, permits, slots, and waivers are obtained. Collaborate with flight crews and maintenance personnel as required, ensuring that flights are dispatched safely and within company and FAA regulations.
Essential Duties:
Schedule and coordinate executive travel schedules.
Assign crews to aircraft to fulfill flight needs.
Coordinate required services with vendor partners, i.e. Collins Aerospace, ARINCDirect, MedAire.
Ensure proper over flight and landing permits/slots are in place.
Ensure custom and TSA waivers are submitted and approved.
Monitor flight progress.
Coordinate with maintenance departing and schedule routine and AOG maintenance events.
Provide flight crews with flight plan and weather information.
Run dispatch FRAT throughout the flight life cycle.
Utilization of Aviation Fatigue Meter to combat crew fatigue.
Enter post-flight data into Flight Operations System.
Ensure crew and passengers have required passport and visas.
On call rotation after normal working hours, weekend and holidays to schedule aircraft and monitor and update flight operations.
Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a member of the team.
Demonstrated knowledge of the scheduling and dispatch function, Safety Management System, Aviation scheduling software, and FAA regulations.
Ability to solve problems creatively.
Maintain proactive approach to flight operations.
Ability to handle change.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Arts Degree preferred.
FAA Dispatchers License /Or willing to obtain.
3-5 Years’ experience in Part 91 or Part 135 operations.
Experience working with C-Suite Level.
Knowledge of Flight Operation Systems/Scheduling software. Proficiency in Collins FOS is ideal.
Ability to read and interpret Weather and NOTAM products.
Knowledge of aircraft performance.
Experience in flight planning domestic and international flights.
Knowledge of international operations.