Aircraft Dispatcher

About the role

The Aircraft Dispatcher ensures the safe and efficient dispatch of Endeavor Air aircraft. This position involves logging and maintaining accurate system flight information, providing constant flight following and communications, reviewing weather and maintenance data, coordinating with departments, and ensuring all operations comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Log and maintain accurate system flight information.
• Provide constant flight following and communications for assigned company flights.
• Advise the supervisor of irregularities that develop promptly.
• Review system-wide weather, maintenance data, and crew resource factors to develop an effective operating plan.
• Cover operational support to flight crews, including flight planning, weather, fuel, and alternate airport information.
• Ensure all flight operations are conducted in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company procedures.
• Coordinate flow of operational information to all departments and stations for use in planning.
• Retrieve hourly weather and specials for all stations and alternates and note changes that may affect operation.
• Maintain operational control by coordinating with appropriate departments and personnel.
• Monitor field conditions, winds aloft, and NOTAMs for entire operation.
• Route and re-route aircraft and flight crews to maintain schedule integrity and accommodate maintenance requirements or crew legality.
• Coordinate with Daily Scheduling to ensure compliance with FARs and contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Aceessory’s degree or higher preferred.
• Part 121 Aircraft Dispatch license (requires a minimum age of 23).
• One year of airline or aviation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Reliable and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.
• Read, write, understand, and clearly speak in English.
• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Office products and general internet applications.
• Ability to sit in the jumpseat without a seat belt extension to ensure compliance with FAR 121.463 2C.
• Computer work in an office environment, sitting for the majority of the day.
• Some repetitive motion such as typing.

Skills

• Ability to work any shift including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Benefits

Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes:

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1.
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program.
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options.

Pay

USD $23.00/Hr.

Schedule

Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of boxes, bags, and electronic equipment not in excess of 30 lbs. Ability to work any shift including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.