Aircraft Flight Dispatcher - SFO

Pacific Aviation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pacific Aviation is seeking Aircraft Dispatchers to join our flight operations team. You will ensure the safety and execution of flights, prepare international flight plans, and provide weather briefings for crews.

Preferred candidates hold an FAA Flight Dispatch License. You may be a Student Pilot with weather/NOTAM reading ability and experience with SITA/ARINC, LIDO, Jeppesen, or SABER. Competitive hourly pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• FAA Flight Dispatch License.
• Student Pilot status acceptable with the ability to read weather/NOTAMS/TAFS.
• Experience with international flight planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and execution of assigned flights.
• Prepare and file international Flight and ATC plans.
• Provide full weather/operational briefings to flight crews.
• Collaborate with fellow dispatchers to maintain service quality.
• Ensure compliance with airport regulations and airline requirements.

Skills

Flight planning software

Weather NOTAM analysis

Coordination skills

Vendor liaison

Education

FAA Flight Dispatch License

Tools

SITA/ARINC

LIDO

Jeppesen

SABER

Job description

Pacific Aviation is a leading airport-handling provider dedicated to providing exceptional service for some of the world’s finest airlines. By developing and growing our people, we know that our team members are the reason for our 30-year plus success record. We currently support three west coast major airports (LAX, SFO, & SEA) and are looking to expand to more locations across the U.S.

At Pacific Aviation we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We thrive on our varied backgrounds and perspectives for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. All candidates for hire, promotion and performance are evaluated on the basis of merit alone.

About the position:

Pacific Aviation is looking for Aircraft Dispatchers to joint our flight operations team.

Core Responsibilities:

Flight Operations

• Responsible for the safety and execution of assigned flights.
• Preparation and file computerized Flight and ATC plans for International; Trans-Pacific/ Atlantic Flights.
• Provide full weather/ operational briefing to flight crews, analyze weather NOTAMS and ATC data to ensure safe operations and compliance with Airline SOP's

Teamwork

• Collaborate and partner with fellow dispatchers to ensure uninterrupted service for flight operations and to foster a positive work environment where all team members feel appreciated.

Administration

• Complete, submit, and deliver all assigned reports in a time manner to ensure flights take off in on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with airport regulations and airline requirements

• FAA Flight Dispatch License
• Student Pilot acceptable as long as you have the ability to read weather/METER/NOTAMS/TAFS with verifiable flying hours
• Preparation/ filing of computer flight and ATC plans for International: Trans-Pacific/ Atlantic flights
• Provide full weather /operational briefing to flight crews.
• Analyze weather, NOTAMS and ATC data to ensure safe operations and compliance with Airline specific SOP's
• Ability to handle heavy phone calls, emails providing all flight information /FLIFO to support vendors as well as liaise with Airport Authority for gates/ parking assignments
• Must possess knowledge of flight planning software such as SITA/ARI NC/LIDO/JEPPESEN/SABER
• Must be able to complete airline specific training
• Must possess several years of experience conducting flight operations or utilizing flight operations systems in a similar capacity (such as, being a pilot)

Additional Qualifications:

• Leadership and team management experience is a plus
• Advanced education is a plus

Hourly Pay $25.40 - additional $3.00 per hour over ride once you are certified for the accounts you will be supporting

Approx. 32 - 40 hours/week
Medical , Dental, Vision benefits

401k

Paid Time Off