Dispatcher

POSITION SUMMARY:

Delegated by the Senior Director of Operations, the Flight Dispatcher plays a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of the airline. In joint responsibility with the Pilot in Command, the Dispatcher is accountable for ensuring operational control, safety, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Flight Dispatcher has the authority to cancel, delay, or divert flights when operational safety cannot be assured.

This role is also responsible for continuously monitoring flights from departure to arrival—including all scheduled stops and diversions—and for tracking mechanical delays and other conditions that could impact flight safety. The Dispatcher must maintain real-time situational awareness and make timely decisions to uphold the highest standards of safety and operational quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Exercises operational control, not limited to the timely execution of flight releases, providing the PIC with all the information necessary for the safety of the flight (registering every “Amendment”), demonstrating proficiency and compliance by navigating through GOM, AOM, FAA SPECS, OCC-SOP, MEL, NRFO and any other manuals required for the ongoing operation.
Maintains operational control, not limited to continuously monitoring enroute, destination and alternate weather reports and forecasts, navigation and airport facilities, fuel requirements, airworthiness, and full utilization of available communication systems.
Executes notifications for arrivals and/or departures (Customs, PQ, MDAD, APIS), coordination with Load Control and Maintenance Control to maximize fleet utilization and payloads in compliance with operational control communications and support
Reports operational issues to the OCC Duty Managers and timely provides fuel schedule, amounts and tankering (when possible) to maximize cost efficiency.
Supports Charter Sales with timely maximum payloads, enroute times, fuel requirements and overfly/landing permits.
Completes Fuel Tankering Control, Daily Recap, Process Trip Envelopes, and Completion of any other assignment from the OCC Managers.
Responds within 3 rings along with backing up scheduling and maintenance control lines
Processes all the duties to use downtime for processing Amerijet manuals, Jeppesen revisions, trip envelopes, fuel reconciliations and statistical reports, timely.
Schedules flight crews and monitor crew times when necessary
Assists flight crews with load movements and weight and balance, arrange ground handling and ground support of Amerijet aircraft.
Consistently maintains a rating of 98% or better on flight releasing reliability and all other operational control duties.
Consistently maintains 98% or better on payload maximization and fuel tankerage efficiencies to meet or exceed company objectives.
Consistently maintains efficient utilization of the daily downtime for processing the Tankering Control, special permits, statistical reports, revision of manuals, Jeppesen revisions, and trip envelops.
Receives rating of good or better on performance evaluations.
Maintains satisfactory on-time attendance record within acceptable guidelines as outlined in Company Employee Manual.
Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Education and Experience:

Minimum high school diploma or GED. College degree a plus.
Must hold a FAA Part121 Dispatch certificate.
Aviation industry knowledge, FAR Part 121 experience strongly preferred
GOM, AOM, FAA SPECS, OCC-SOP, MEL, NRFO manual interpretation
Proficient use of office software such as Word, Excel, Lotus Notes,
Experience using AIMS , Navblue, and/or Jeppensen highly desired.
Understanding of navigation, weather, routing and altitudes
Experience in making quick decisions regarding safety, flight regulations and costs
Must be willing to have a flexible schedule to include working nights and weekends
Ability to cover scheduling needs in the event of staffing shortage, sick time, vacation, recurrent training etc.
Ability to analyze complex situations, problem solve and precise time management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Strong decision-making and situational awareness under time-sensitive conditions
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally (e.g., with Maintenance, Crew Scheduling, Ground Ops)
Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will not have direct reports but may be required to provide training for new/existing team members.

Travel:

Negligible.

Language Skills:

The employee must possess strong interpersonal communications skills, be able to effectively present information, respond to questions, and proficiently write reports and business correspondence.

Physical Activities and Requirements of the Position:

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Exerts up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally for office supplies and equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; move about the facility. Some light physical effort required.

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.

Acknowledgment:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and skills required of an employee in this position. Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. reserves the right to request that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development). Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. also reserves the right to revise this job description.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regards to race, color religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factors under federal, state or local law. Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs accommodation for the application process due to a disability, should send an e-mail to [email protected].

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