Aircraft Dispatcher

SkyWest Airlines; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWest Airlines in St. George, UT is seeking an Aircraft Dispatcher to join our on-site operations team.

Candidate must hold an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate by Jan 4, 2027, be at least 23, and willing to relocate to the St. George HQ. You will read weather data, understand NAVAIDs, and work in a safety-sensitive DOT role on a 24-hour operation.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate by January 4, 2027.
• Must be 23 years of age or older by January 4, 2027.
• Must possess a current passport or be willing to apply for a passport at your own expense.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Ability to demonstrate safety for self and others.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and shift work.
• Successfully pass an FAA background check and a mandated pre-employment drug test.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to relocate to the SkyWest Corporate Office in St. George, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Sitting at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts. SkyWest OCC is a 24-hour operation.
• This position will be onsite and in person, including training.
• Be knowledgeable of dispatch related FARS.
• Be proficient in reading and understanding written weather including, but not limited to, METARS, TAFS, and PIREPS.
• Possess a solid understanding of NAVAIDs and instrument approach procedures.
• This is a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position.

Skills

METARS/TAFS/PIREPS reading

NAVAIDs & instrument approaches

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

Job description

About SkyWest

With over 16,000 aviation professionals operating thousands of daily flights, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of passengers each month to hundreds of destinations across North America. SkyWest is the largest independently owned regional airline and operates in partnership with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest's industry-leading team has consistently generated solid operational and economic performance, setting the standard for excellence in the regional industry.

SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, along with world-class benefits such as:

• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and profit sharing
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision)
• Discounted and standby travel privileges worldwide for you and your family with our four major partners (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines)

Primary Job Duties

• Sitting at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts. SkyWest OCC is a 24-hour operation.
• This position will be onsite and in person, including training
• The knowledge assessment and interview cover a wide range of topics. All applicants must:
  • Be knowledgeable of dispatch related FARS
  • Be proficient in reading and understanding written weather including, but not limited to, METARS, TAFS, and PIREPS
  • Possess a solid understanding of NAVAIDs and instrument approach procedures
• This is a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate by January 4, 2027.
• Must be 23 years of age or older by January 4, 2027.
• Must possess a current passport or be willing to apply for a passport at your own expense
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to demonstrate safety for self and others
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and shift work
• Successfully pass an FAA background check and a mandated pre-employment drug test
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Must be willing to relocate to the SkyWest Corporate Office in St. George, Utah