Flight Controller (Expression of Interest)

Responsibilities

• Ensure all crewmembers are accurately briefed or re-briefed of any and all duty assigned by Wheels Up in accordance with the Wheels Up 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 Wheels Up 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 Wheels Up 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 Wheels Up 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.
• 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, Wheels Up Flight Control Operations Manual, Flight Operations Manual, department guidelines, and Company policies and procedures.
• Cook up 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.
• Aid in training other Flight Control employees as assigned by the Manager of Flight Control; create training courseware as needed.
• Aid in OCC administrative tasks including, but not limited to, crewmember subscription management, Border Overflight Exemption, Master Crew List, and DAASP.
• Aid in 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.

Qualifications

• Must be highly knowledgeable of the Wheels Up 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.

The Extras We Value (Preferred Requirements)

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

• Salary Range & Benefits: At Wheels Up, we believe in fair compensation based on experience, skills, and qualifications. The salary for this role if it were open, ranges from $68,000.00 to $85,000.00, depending on a variety of factors. We don’t typically start individuals at the top of the salary range; your place within the range is based on what you bring to the table. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program, which rewards individual and organizational performance.
• Benefits: We also offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and personal life, including: Tuition Reimbursement, Competitive 401(k), Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Complimentary access to mental health and wellness counseling through Spring Health, Financial planning assistance through WellCents, and a variety of additional programs and services in support of your total well-being.