Airport Dispatch Agent - IAH

Unifi Aviation, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Discounts and Wellness programs

Job summary

Unifi Aviation, LLC in Houston seeks a Wheelchair Dispatch Agent to coordinate crews, equipment, and passenger accessibility for arriving and departing flights. You will use radio and verbal instructions to ensure timely and safe dispatch of personnel and resources.

The role requires one year of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass pre-employment screening. You will join a team offering competitive pay, flight benefits, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a 10-year background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all employees have the correct information for their daily assignments.
• Prepare flight paperwork for crew including flight plans, weather reports, passenger lists, and airline.
• Communicates aircraft fuel and load data between the flight crew and fueling agents.
• Prioritizes tasks and manages the turnaround of an aircraft from arrival to departure.
• Respond to emergencies and non-emergencies to find efficient solutions.
• Ensure timely movement of resources according to daily schedules and logistics.
• Record and maintain logs and reports of dispatch information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities.

Skills

Radio communication

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Wheelchair Dispatch Agents are logistic geniuses that manage to dispatch employees and applicable equipment to their arriving and departing flights, planes, and/or assignments. Agents will deal with various airline systems and use effective communication with all flight and cabin crew to ensure the aircraft departs with all employees, passengers, baggage, and cargo.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all employees have the correct information for their daily assignments.
• Prepare flight paperwork for crew including flight plans, weather reports, passenger lists, and airline.
• Communicates aircraft fuel and load data between the flight crew and fueling agents.
• Prioritizes tasks and manages the turnaround of an aircraft from arrival to departure.
• Respond to any emergencies and non-emergencies to efficiently come to a solution.
• Ensure timely and efficient movement of resources according to daily time schedules and logistics.
• Record and maintain logs and reports of dispatch information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Qualifications

• One+ years of relevant experience.
• Able to communicate information instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.
• Must be a local (in-state) resident.
• Valid In-State Driver’s License.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass up to a 10-year background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
• Must be able to lift/carry / push/pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more regularly and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Flight Benefits - exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
• Paid holidays and Paid time off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days for full-time employees
• Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness programs

Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.