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POSITION DESCRIPTION  JOB TITLE:  Licensed Dispatcher DEPARTMENT:  Operations FLSA STATUS:   Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dispatcher exercises joint flight release responsibilities with the flight crew. The Dispatcher is responsible for planning the safe and efficient operation in accordance with federal aviation regulations and company flight manuals. The Dispatcher preplans daily flight operations and informs appropriate personnel concerning changes in flight status. The Dispatcher validates suitability of crew and aircraft for each scheduled departure. The Dispatcher coordinates the optimum utilization of aircraft and crews during irregular operation(s). The Dispatcher is responsible for staying informed of the status of all assigned flights during their shift. The Dispatcher exercises joint release responsibility with the pilot in command within the operational control system to safely plan and release each flight.

A Part 135 licensed aircraft dispatchers job is to ensure the safety and efficiency of flights by performing a variety of tasks, including:

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Utilizes all available tools to ensure safety and regulatory compliance are met or exceeded. Exercises joint release responsibility in conjunction with the flight crew in the interest of safety.
• Anticipates and proactively takes action to resolve future trip/dispatch events, situations, and opportunities.
• Flight planning: Creating accurate flight plans that include routing, weight and balance, and aircraft performance. Provides the highest level of safety and service for all Flight Crews, owners and employees by creating accurate, compliant flight-plans to include routing, weight & balance, and aircraft performance.
• Weather assessment: Evaluating weather and visibility conditions for the flights departure and arrival to determine if the trip is feasible.
• Flight crew briefing: Ensuring the flight crew is properly briefed before departure
• Flight monitoring: Monitoring the flights progress and communicating any changes to the flight crew. Flight Following as workload allows.
• Reviewing the aircrafts readiness for the flight.
• Maximizing the aircrafts payload.
• Releasing flights in accordance with company policies and procedures. Communicates with GOC and alters aircraft destinations as necessary.
• Maintaining and supporting key flight data on company flight tracking software
• Applying corrective action to minimize delays due to weather, maintenance, operations, or other disruptions
• Advising company personnel of potential safety concerns
• Coordinating with Maintenance Control to ensure aircraft status is safe and in compliance with regulations
• Signing off the aircraft before it can take flight
• Continuously looks for best practices and ways to integrate process improvement and efficiencies in the job function.
• Files flight-plans with the Air Traffic Control System.
• Note: It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a full list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions worksheet for that position.

Education and Experience

• High School
• Bachelors in Aviation Preferred
• FAA Flight Dispatcher License Required
• 0-2 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other

• Thorough knowledge of weather theory, charts, and reports in the METAR format including TAFs and NOTAMs.
• Must have knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, with an emphasis on Parts 91, 91K and 135.
• Internship or prior work experience with an airline, FBO, flight department or airport is beneficial.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Computer, phone skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation including holidays.
• Ability to pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by airline regulations and company policies.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1986.

Physical requirements:

• Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position in a normal office environment.
• Must be able to communicate through verbal, written, and electronic means.
• Must be able to access filing cabinets, drawers, and shelves of varying height.
• Must be able to move up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.
• Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance.
• Retirement Plans: Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.
• Generous PTO: After completion of your probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:
• Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
• Discounts on hotels and resorts
• Car rentals at reduced rates
• Discounted cruises

Southern Airways Corporation/Mokulele Airlines is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race or disability.