Aviation Dispatcher

Solairus Aviation; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus Aviation's Dispatch department operates 24/7 as the central communication hub for flight operations. The dispatcher ensures flights comply with FAA Part 135/91 regulations, company policy, and regulatory requirements while delivering high levels of client and crew service.

The role verifies schedules, coordinates trip logistics, reviews flight logs, and monitors crew flight and duty time limits to maintain safety and efficiency across daily operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of corporate aviation scheduling experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, airport information, and trip planning resources.

Responsibilities

• Verify each scheduled flight complies with FAA Part 135/91 regulations and Solairus policy and issue releases to flight crews.
• Maintain situation awareness of all flights while on shift.
• Arrange trip logistics and service items to support clients and flight crews.
• Review flight logs submitted by crews.
• Evaluate next day’s flights for potential compliance issues and direct concerns to the proper department.
• Confirm flight and duty time limitations to ensure compliance with regulations and SOPs.
• Facilitate a smooth shift handoff and follow-up on outstanding items.

Skills

Aviation scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Flight planning software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Dispatch department is the company's central point of communication for flight operations and is staffed 24/7. The primary focus of the department is to ensure that all flights are operated in compliance with Company policy, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and to provide a high level of customer service to clients and flight crews in support of their trips each day.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

• Verify that each scheduled flight is in compliance with FAA Part 135 and 91 regulations and Solairus company policy and issue releases to flight crews
• Maintain situation awareness of all flights while on shift
• Arrange trip logistics and service items as necessary to support the clients and flight crew.
• Review and verify flight logs submitted by crews.
• Evaluate next day’s flights for possible compliance issues (crew legality, maintenance discrepancies) and direct any concerns to the proper department for resolution
• Confirm flight and duty time limitations for flight crews to ensure compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Solairus Flight Operations Manuals.
• Facilitate an effective pass off from one shift to the next to ensure all task and follow up items are addressed.

Qualifications

• At least two years of corporate aviation scheduling experience
• Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills
• Ability to work with the Solairus flight planning and scheduling software, and the Microsoft Windows and Office Software.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member with other Dispatchers and Flight Coordinators.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all cases regarding client information and travel schedule.
• Knowledge of aircraft scheduling principles and aircraft trip planning resources including knowledge of FAA regulations, airport information, resources available for trip planning, aircraft and trip support, and weather monitoring.
• Ability to quickly learn and assimilate Solairus flight operations standards and policy.
• Skill in organizing and performing detail-oriented and timely duties and functions.

Additional Information

Salary - $60,000 - $65,000