OCC System Controller

About the role

SkyWest is hiring OCC System Controllers and is looking for someone who loves to be challenged and has a drive to learn. You will be trained on how to run the day to day operations of the largest regional airline. You, along with the rest of the team, will be assisting millions of passengers to arrive at their destination safely and on-time. SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality and professionalism. Training for selected candidates begins in November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for schedule integrity and daily operation of SkyWest Airlines flights to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and consideration of economic factors
• Cancels and delays flights, reflows crews and aircraft as necessary to achieve a high level of efficiency, economics, and passenger convenience
• Maintains a constant awareness of weather, air traffic control, and other factors impacting flights in their region of operation
• Communicates with the appropriate dispatcher regarding changes that affect the release of any flight
• Communicates with flight crew and station personnel regarding changes to aircraft assignment
• Develops contingency and recovery plans during irregular operations

Requirements

• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and shift work with possible early morning, late night or graveyard shifts
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Must be willing to relocate at your expense to St. George, Utah (position is not remote; all shifts are worked at the SkyWest Corporate Office)
• This is a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position
• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, FAA Pilots License, or experience in an aviation related field preferred
• Airline experience preferred
• Must be able to read, interpret, and apply aviation weather to the operation
• Experience in a supervisory or training role preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision)
• Discounted and standby travel privileges worldwide for you and your family with all four of our major partners (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines)

Pay

The position is hourly with an annual equivalent pay of $56,638.40.

Schedule

Work involves shift work, including weekends, holidays, and possible early morning, late night, or graveyard shifts.