Aircraft Dispatcher

About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members. At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard—our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors—safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious—our team members show up every day for our customers and each other.

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Responsibilities

As an Aircraft Dispatcher, you will collaborate with our Pilots to ensure safe and reliable flight operations. You will directly impact PSA’s on-time departures and flight completion, making sure our customers are delivered to their destination safely and on time.

• Weather Forecasting: Preparation of the Dispatch Release considering weather planning, fuel planning, aircraft airworthiness, and routing strategy for all aircraft under his/her operational control.
• Maintain flight and weather records in accordance with Federal Air regulations to include other data deemed necessary by the Company.
• Flight Following: Monitor the progress of, and issue the necessary information for, the safety of each flight under their operational control. Provide adequate assistance to crews and outstations in planning and expediting each flight under his/her control and consistently monitor factors (i.e., weather, air traffic control, maintenance, etc.), which may affect the outcome of the flight.
• Compliance Monitoring: Remain acutely aware of passenger loads and overall passenger service when flight planning, taking into consideration Federal Air Regulations and prudent safety practices. Coordinate flight activities (routine and non-routine) with various agencies and Company personnel involved in the operation of a flight under his/her control. Respond to accidents/incidents by initiating notification and properly documenting all information.
• Assist the Dispatch Supervisor and Manager of Systems Control in maintaining the Flight Control Center with regard to equipment, procedures, and other operations and duties deemed necessary.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Dispatch License.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to one year of previous Aviation experience.

Work Environment

• Operational Control Center is open from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., 7 days a week.
• Dispatchers must be willing to work holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Largely a sedentary role; however, frequently required to stand, walk, climb up and down stairs, lift weight up to 25 lbs, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Security Clearance

• All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network.