Aircraft Dispatcher

Aircraft Dispatcher

AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Works under the direction of the System Operations Supervisor.
* Ensure the safe and efficient dispatch of company aircraft.
* Log and maintain accurate system flight information.
* Provide constant flight following and communications for company flights assigned.
* Promptly advise the supervisor of irregularities that develop.
* Review weather, maintenance data, and crew resource factors to develop an effective operating plan.
* Coordinate with appropriate departments and personnel to maintain operational control.
* Provide operational support to flight crews such as flight planning, weather, fuel, and alternate airport information.
* Ensure that all flight operations are conducted in compliance with applicable FARs and company procedures.
* Coordinate flow of operational information to all departments and stations for use in planning.
* Constantly monitor system wide weather.
* Input appropriate data to the Northwest and CMS computer systems to maintain current flight status information.
* Retrieve hourly weather and specials for all stations and alternates and note changes that may affect operation.
* Monitor field conditions, winds aloft, and NOTAMS for entire operation.
* Route and re-route aircraft and flight crews to maintain schedule integrity, and to accommodate maintenance requirements or crew legality.
* Coordinate with Daily Scheduling to ensure compliance with FARs and contract requirements.
* Ensure that departmental guidelines are adhered to.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned from time to time.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Some repetitive motion such as typing. 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. Can involve long periods of sitting.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Office work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent, and 1 year of airline operations experience. Some college preferred. Licensed part 121 aircraft dispatcher ( requires a minimum age of 23). Beginning to intermediate level computer and typing skills. Must maintain height/weight proportion to ensure compliance with FAR 121.463 2C and sit in the jumpseat without modification or a seatbelt extension.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work occasional odd hours including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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