Aircraft Dispatcher I

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Flight Education Department is seeking an Aircraft Dispatcher to facilitate the daily dispatch of aircraft and flight training devices for the university’s Flight School. The role coordinates aircraft scheduling, tracks maintenance activities, and processes invoicing for flight training operations to help ensure safe and efficient flight services.

The position supports laboratory training flights, assigns resources for lessons, and maintains accurate status in the management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Dispatches laboratory training flights in accordance with the published daily schedule in coordination with flight laboratory instructors and leadership.
• Assigns resources necessary to support flight training lessons.
• Ensures accurate aircraft status is displayed in the computer-based management system.
• Assists with student records management and other record-keeping and data collection tasks.
• Assists in tracking inventory of training materials and supplies.
• Assists in filling student orders for training materials.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The College of Liberal Arts' Flight Education Department is seeking an

Overview

The College of Liberal Arts' Flight Education Department is seeking an Aircraft Dispatcher to facilitate the daily dispatch of aircraft and flight training devices for Auburn University's Flight School. This position is responsible for coordinating aircraft scheduling, tracking maintenance activities, and processing invoicing for flight training operations to help ensure safe and efficient flight services.

Responsibilities

• Dispatches laboratory training flights in accordance with the published daily schedule in coordination with flight laboratory instructors and leadership.


• Assigns resources necessary to support flight training lessons.


• Ensures accurate aircraft status is displayed in the computer-based management system.


• Assists with student records management and other record-keeping and data collection tasks.


• Assists in tracking inventory of training materials and supplies.


• Assists in filling student orders for training materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Contract Type

Continuing

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Posted Date

11/3/2026