Aircraft Dispatcher

Berry Aviation; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Aviation is seeking a qualified Aircraft Dispatcher to report to the Director of Operations and execute Operational Control duties for domestic and on-demand cargo flight operations from Denton, TX. Responsibilities include issuing flight releases, planning for safety and compliance, and monitoring weather impacts to ensure safe, on-time flights.

Qualified candidates will hold a GED, FAA Dispatch Certificate, and relevant dispatch experience under 14 CFR 121 or 135, plus pass drug and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• FAA Dispatch Certificate issued by Department of Transportation.
• One year aircraft Dispatch/Flight Following experience under 14 CFR 121 or two years’ aircraft Dispatch/Flight Following experience under 14 CFR 135.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and TSA security threat assessment.

Responsibilities

• Issue Flight Releases per Director of Operations and FARs.
• Plan flights with emphasis on Safety, Compliance, and schedule continuity.
• Analyze weather and airport conditions to anticipate changes.
• Compute fuel requirements per aircraft type, distance, and FARs.
• Prepare flight plans and releases with weather, NOTAMs, and related data.
• Support PIC during emergencies to ensure safe flight completion.
• Monitor flight progress and advise crew of weather or plan changes.

Skills

Flight operations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety-minded

Education

GED

FAA Dispatch Certificate

Tools

Windows OS

SaaS products

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: On Demand Cargo - Dispatch Center, DTO - Denton, TX 76207

Position Type: Full Time

Purpose

The Aircraft Dispatcher reports to the Director – Flight Dispatch and is delegated authority by the Director of Operations to execute Operational Control duties for the initiation, continuation, diversion, and termination of air carrier flight operations and may be authorized duties under Part 135 On Demand, Part 121 Supplemental Operations, or both. Aircraft Dispatchers assess every variable that may affect safety of flight based on aircraft type, route, weather, and other factors and confirm each flight’s compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Operations Specifications (OpSpecs), and company flight operational policies and procedures.

Duties

• Executes delegated authority from the Director of Operations to issue Flight Releases in accordance with company policies, procedures, and FARs.
• Plans each flight with primary emphasis on Safety, Compliance, and schedule continuity.
• Analyzes and evaluates information regarding weather and airport conditions to anticipate changes that may affect flight operations.
• Computes fuel requirements according to type of aircraft, distance, weather conditions, destination alternates(s), and FARs.
• Prepares flight plans and issues flight releases containing such information as maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs, PIREPs, and other information required for the safe completion of the flight.
• Assists the Pilot in Command (PIC) of an aircraft with any emergency by providing the assistance necessary to ensure the safe completion of the flight.
• Monitors the progress of each flight to ensure release compliance with flight release, updates flight crew of significant changes to weather or flight plan and recommends alternative courses of action in the interest of safety as needed.
• Authorized to delay or divert a flight if unsafe conditions pose a threat to the safety of the crew members, aircraft, cargo, or flight.
• Follows company procedures and exercises conservative judgement in determining when to elevate communications and decision-making up through the chain-of-command, including up to the Director of Operations, when safety concerns arise or compliance with FARs or policy and procedures is in question.
• Maintains competency by passing all oral, written, and practical competency checks, including Initial and Recurrent training events and general company training.
• Must be able to work shifts accommodating a 24/7 operation with minimal supervision.
• Professionalism, accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are required.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Unique Skills

• Proficiency in computer-based environment including Windows operating system, and SaaS products.
• Solve practical problems while dealing with concrete and abstract variables.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical information furnished in written, oral, mathematical, and diagram form.

Qualifications Required

• High School diploma or GED
• FAA Dispatch Certificate issued by Department of Transportation
• One year aircraft Dispatch/Flight Following experience under 14 CFR 121 or two years’ aircraft Dispatch/Flight Following experience under 14 CFR 135
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and TSA security threat assessment.

Preferred

• International Dispatch experience
• Aeronautical weather knowledge
• Undergraduate Degree

Berry Aviation, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Company will comply fully with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics.

All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Berry Aviation participates via E-Verify.