Description
Erlanger, KY
Job Title: Flight Coordinator
Department: Flight Control
Location: Erlanger, KY
Status: Full-Time
Safety Sensitive: No
Title of Supervisor: Manager of Flight Control
FLSA Status: Exempt
Direct Reports:No
General Summary
Responsible for the timely, accurate, and efficient coordination and execution of the daily flight schedule within the parameters of all Company and FAR requirements.
Responsibilities
Ensure all crewmembers are accurately briefed or re-briefed of any and all duty assigned by [redacted] (DPJ) in accordance with the DPJ Flight Control Operations Manual, Flight Operations Manual, Company Operations Specifications, Company Policies and Procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, and department guidelines.
Exercise Operational Control of all DPJ flight activity; ensure that all appropriate Company and regulatory requirements are met for each flight before trip authorization.
Ensure the safety and legality of each flight operated on a DPJ aircraft.
Ensure required trip sheets and all other trip documents are sent to and received by the appropriate crewmembers.
Ensure all required customs, immigration, international handling requirements, or foreign government regulations and requirements are met for every flight segment.
Responsible for the accurate and timely flight following for the DPJ fleet and the efficient dissemination of such information to Client Services, Crew Scheduling, Revenue Management, Maintenance, and all other interested parties.
Responsible for obtaining, monitoring, tracking, and disseminating any operational restrictions to daily operations including, but not limited to: NOTAMs, TFRs, noise restrictions, FBO hours of operation, and airport capabilities.
Responsible for proactively monitoring weather and air traffic control status and any other possible schedule interruption to DPJ Client Services, Crew Scheduling, Sales, Revenue Management, Maintenance Control, and all other interested parties as necessary.
Coordinate and arrange all trip logistics for crew and passengers as required including, but not limited to, catering, hotels, ground transportation, and airline services.
Ensure all crewmembers and trips are scheduled in accordance with the FARs, DPJ Flight Control Operations Manual, Flight Operations Manual, department guidelines, and Company policies and procedures.
Coordinate daily flight schedule to ensure each segment meets all company and FAR requirements including but not limited to: crew currency, crew qualifications, crew duty requirements, aircraft airworthiness, and that all weather requirements are met.
Communicate managed aircraft maintenance requirements and controlled fleet owner trips with Maintenance Control and Owner Services.
Create, update, and archive FOS records, including, but not limited to, aircraft, company, passenger, vendor, personnel, and documents.
Assist with training other Flight Control employees as assigned by the Manager of Flight Control; create training courseware as needed.
Assist with OCC administrative tasks including, but not limited to, crewmember subscription management, Border Overflight Exemption, Master Crew List, and DAASP.
Assist with creating, updating, and executing checklists related to member, owner, crewmember, and Flight Control personnel on-boarding and exits.
Perform other duties as assigned by the OCC Shift Leads, Manager of Flight Control, or higher authority.
Must be highly knowledgeable of the DPJ Flight Control Operations Manual, Flight Operations Manual, FAA and International Regulations, Company Operations Specifications, Company Policies and Procedures, and other pertinent information relating to duties.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
A bachelor\'s degree in aviation, or equivalent experience preferred.
Knowledge of business jet performance capabilities.
Excellent prioritization and coordination skills in a fast-paced environment.
Creative problem resolution skills.
The ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with internal and external customers.
FAA Dispatch License or equivalent experience preferred.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
To ensure a safe environment for all, we require a drug screening, FBI fingerprinting check and a 10-year background check. As an equal opportunity employer, [redacted] recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to diversity. EEO is the Law.
Accommodation for Applicants With Disabilities: [redacted], Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may email us at [redacted] or alternatively send a fax to [redacted]. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words \"Accommodation Request\" as the subject line of your email or as the title of your fax document.