Airline Flight Dispatcher

inMy Jet; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Full medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Ameriflight LLC in Portland is seeking a Flight Dispatcher to provide flight following, coordinate scheduled and on-demand flights, and work with Flight and Maintenance teams. You will ensure safe, timely operations and communicate with customers for high-priority transport.

You will make go/no-go decisions in collaboration with flight crews, prepare contingency plans for disruptions, and maintain routine reports and flight data while meeting DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; aviation trade school preferred.
• Familiarity with aviation weather, flight planning and FAR91 or FAR135 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides flight following of company aircraft and coordinates flights with customers and base operations.
• Interacts with customers to coordinate high-priority transport with tight delivery cutoffs.
• Coordinates with flight crew on go/no-go decisions to ensure safe operations.
• Prepares contingency plans to recover from disruptions (weather, ATC, mechanical issues).
• Writes routine reports and input flight data; may assist with ground handling.

Skills

Aviation knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Reading regulations

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Job descriptionAmeriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 cargo airline and the leading provider of scalable, outsourced aviation services for the regional express airfreight market. Our diverse portfolio enables major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators, and freight forwarders to adapt quickly to the demands of today’s fast-moving supply chain.Operating a fleet of more than 120 aircraft—including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99—Ameriflight delivers reliable service from bases across the U.S.Location : Portland International AirportShift : Tue-Sat, 4:00 AM Start TimeStarting Pay : $20.25 per hourReporting to the Base Operations Manager:• Provides flight following of company aircraft in accordance with company procedures and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.• Coordinates scheduled and on-demand flights with customers and company to ensure safe and efficient service.• Works closely with Flight and Maintenance Departments.Duties and responsibilities include:• Interacts with customers to coordinate the transport high priority work with critical delivery cut-off times.• Coordinates with Flight Crew Members to make critical go/no-go flight release decisions to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.• Exercise operational control as a DOT “safety-sensitive” position.• Prepares effective and timely contingency plans to recover from services disruptions due to weather, ATC, mechanical issues, etc.• Writes routine reports and correspondence.• Collect and input flight data.• May assist with handling of aircraft including ground power unit to start aircraft.• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.RequirementsThe ideal candidate has a strong aviation background with a general understanding of aviation weather, flight planning and FAR91 or FAR135 regulations - FAA Flight Dispatcher license is not required• Must be at least 18 years of age.• Must have a High school diploma or GED certificate. College or Aviation trade school is preferred.• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, government regulations, and procedure manuals, and understand technical instructions furnished in written or verbal form.• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word and Excel.• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.• Must meet airport badging requirements, including a TSA Security background check• Must successfully completion of DOT mandated pre-employment drug and alcohol screening• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet all company insurance criteria• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Benefits• Ameriflight strives to provide our employees a good work-life balance and are constantly working to improve our benefits• Competitive Salary• Opportunity for growth• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits• Company provided Life Insurance• 401K with company match• VacationWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.