Airport Dispatch Agent - IAH

Unifi Aviation LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Daily wage access

Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Unifi Aviation LLC seeks a Wheelchair Dispatch Agent to coordinate staff and equipment for arriving and departing flights. You will manage flight paperwork, communicate with flight crews and ground staff, and ensure timely turnaround.

The role requires clear verbal communication, 1+ years of related experience, and the ability to work on-site in Houston, TX. You will handle daily dispatch information, ensure proper security and airport procedures, and participate in safety and compliance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in logistics or dispatch.
• Ability to communicate information verbally and via radio equipment in a clear, professional manner.
• Must be a local in-state resident and authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees have correct information for daily assignments.
• Prepare flight paperwork and schedules for crew and operations.
• Coordinate with flight crew, fueling agents, and ground staff to optimize turnaround.
• Prioritize tasks and manage aircraft turnaround from arrival to departure.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure efficient movement of resources according to schedules.
• Record and maintain logs of dispatch information.

Skills

Verbal communication

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Requirements and Description

Summary

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.

Benefits

• 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.