Aircraft Dispatcher

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Aircraft Dispatcher

Houston, Montgomery County, Texas 18 hoursago - Be the first to apply Job TypeFull-time Description

The Aircraft Dispatcher is responsible for promoting flight safety and network efficiency while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal regulations, and company standards to provide a safe travel experience and great value for our Customers.

Responsibilities and Outcomes

Safety Always : Encourages safety for our customers and crew through communication, continuous awareness, and attention to all details during all phases of flight.

Trust-Building Communication : Shares information accurately, directly, and simply with fellow crewmembers to create understanding and build trust.

Operational Excellence : Provides for and maintains our operational objectives by ensuring safety, meeting all regulatory standards, and on-time performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing all available meteorological conditions, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), field conditions, and Air Traffic Control directives for the route of flight.
• Maintaining situational awareness of flights and aircraft under their control.
• Generating the Dispatch Release for transmittal to the flight crew. Including, but not limited to :
• Providing an efficient route of flight, considering items such as turbulence, navigational limitations, technical aircraft limitations, and adverse meteorological conditions.
• Calculating the fuel required for a safe completion of the flight, considering items such as the winds aloft, air traffic, airfield abnormalities, and forecast weather conditions, and alternate considerations, if required or desired.
• Share joint Operational Control with the Pilot in Command by providing all available current information that may affect the safety of the flight to include, but not limited to :
• Providing updates to airport, weather, and traffic conditions along the route of flight.
• Recommending changes to the routing, altitude, alternate while en route as necessary.
• Delaying and / or cancelling flights if conditions exist that threaten the safety of the aircraft, crew, and our Customers.
• Ensure that any flight under their control can always comply with all applicable FAA regulations and company standards.
• Ensure that flight data is accurate.
• Assessing operational complications and providing solutions in a timely manner for the benefit our Crews and Customers.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen, or U.S. citizen or alien with legal right to accept employment in the United States without restriction

Possess a valid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX) certificate

Speak and write fluent English

Be at least 23 years of age

Have experience using Microsoft Office tools and software

Be able to work under pressure

Have strong communication and problem-solving skills

Have a proven record of reliability and excellent attendance

Present a neat, professional, well-groomed image

Be able to sit for extended periods of time

Possess a positive attitude and understand that we are all One Crew

Be able to work weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts

Education / Experience Requirements

Experience with NAVBLUE flight planner is preferred but not required.

Possess a high school diploma or GED (two years of college, military service, or related work experience is preferred)

Have a minimum of three (3) years experience in 14 CFR Part 121 operations. Air Transportation Supervisor and / or training management experience preferred.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate. (e.g.

emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technical developments)