Aircraft Dispatcher

Skywest; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Health care

Discounted travel privileges

Job summary

SkyWest is seeking an Aircraft Dispatcher at our St. George, UT location to support a 24-hour operations center. The role requires on-site work and includes training, followed by an online knowledge assessment and video interview.

Candidates must possess an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate by January 4, 2027, be 23+ by that date, and pass an FAA background check and pre-employment drug test. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Requires Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate by Jan 4, 2027.
• Must be 23 years of age or older by Jan 4, 2027.
• Must possess a current passport or be willing to apply for one.

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.
• This job posting will have an additional online knowledge assessment and video interview.
• Knowledge of dispatch related FARS; reading METARS, TAFS, and PIREPS; understanding NAVAIDs and instrument approaches.
• This is a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

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 Rewardsand 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
• This job posting willhave an additional online knowledge assessment and video interview.
• 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