Aviation Flight Dispatcher: Safety, Scheduling & Ops

Kalitta Charters II; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Travel assistance

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Kalitta Charters II is seeking a Flight Follower/Dispatcher based in Ypsilanti, MI. The role supports safe flight operations by coordinating with pilots, weather teams, and maintenance to ensure compliant releases.

Responsibilities include monitoring flights, preparing weather data, coordinating with PIC, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have FAA Dispatcher cert and relevant Part 121/135 experience, and be able to work nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate required or equivalent.
• 1+ year experience as Part 121/135 Flight Follower/Dispatcher.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficient in reading, writing and understanding English.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company manuals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor status of planned and in-progress flights from origin to destination.
• Release flights per policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and distribute weather/aeronautical information to PIC.
• Ensure ground handling, deicing, fuel and permits are in order before release.
• Identify delays and take corrective actions to maintain safety and schedule.
• Advise stakeholders of delays/conditions affecting safety of flight.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control on MEL/CDL considerations.
• Assess airport suitability and risk for operations.

Skills

FAA Dispatcher Cert

Flight Follower exp

Attention to detail

Verbal & written skills

Problem solving

Time management

FARs knowledge

English literacy

US work authorization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kalitta Charters II is seeking a Flight Follower/Dispatcher based in Ypsilanti, MI. The role supports safe flight operations by coordinating with pilots, weather teams, and maintenance to ensure compliant releases.

Responsibilities include monitoring flights, preparing weather data, coordinating with PIC, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have FAA Dispatcher cert and relevant Part 121/135 experience, and be able to work nights and weekends as needed.