Dispatcher - Salt Lake City International Airport

About the role

The Dispatcher will coordinate and disseminate flight activity information, establish rapport with various stakeholders, and manage flight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Distribute incoming air traffic information to pilots/ground handlers
• Follow up with updated information as received
• Communicate flight release and fuel load information to appropriate operations
• Maintain lines of communication with line operations and air carriers through two-way radios
• Cook with departments in billing for services rendered and compile information for each flight
• Submit for final bill preparation
• Maintain flight logs and update flight schedules
• Make arrangements for accommodations when flight delays occur
• Handle phone traffic
• Assist in the planning and control of the gate assignment
• Aid in passenger services as required
• Recommend weight and balance preparation in accordance with airline requirements
• Comply with the Station’s attendance tardiness standards

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing
• Must be comfortable lifting 70 lbs repetitively
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Pass FBI background check and obtain US Customs Seal
• Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Must have high school diploma, GED, or six months experience as an Operations Agent
• Excellent communication skills required
• Must remain calm and efficient under pressure
• Competent in handling difficult situations

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• High school diploma, GED, or six months experience as an Operations Agent

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• Competence in handling difficult situations

Benefits

• Full benefits package including PTO, health, dental, medical, vision, and 401K
• Opportunities for advancement to Supervisor and Manager roles
• Likely opportunities for leadership training programs
• Uniform provided

Schedule

Available to work Five consecutive days per week and two days off

Pay

$24.50

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid vacation

Safety, Security, Wellbeing And Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are 18 years of age or older, possess a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record, pass pre-employment drug screens and all pre-employment testing, are comfortable lifting 70 lbs repetitively, are comfortable working in all weather conditions, pass FBI background checks and obtain US Customs Seals, are available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays, have a high school diploma, GED, or six months experience as an Operations Agent, have excellent communication skills, and are able to remain calm and efficient under pressure and competent in handling difficult situations.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Application Instructions

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