Aviation Operations Specialist

Entergy; Kenner (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an Aviation Operations Specialist in Louisiana to coordinate UAS, helicopter, and fixed-wing flights for utility patrols and airspace releases. You will serve as a central coordinator for aviation operations and support safety through effective scheduling, weather assessment, and flight planning with pilots and teams.

The role requires strong FAA regulation knowledge and hands-on experience in flight scheduling, dispatch, and operations coordination.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in aviation operations, flight scheduling or dispatch with multiple aircraft types.
• Experience coordinating with pilots, maintenance, or operational teams preferred.
• Basic understanding of FAA regulations and aviation operations, including flight planning and dispatching processes.

Responsibilities

• Release and deconflict aviation assets (helicopters, UAS, fixed-wing) for safe routine and non-routine patrols.
• Communicate flight details with pilots to confirm weather, routes, and objectives for flight releases.
• Share safety responsibility with Pilot in Command and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee and direct flight operations to meet safety and efficiency goals.
• Delay or cancel flights if conditions are unsafe or risk safety.

Skills

FAA regulations

Flight scheduling

Aircraft operations coordination

Communication with pilots

UAS Part 107

ForeFlight

TracPlus

Tools

MyAir Flight Scheduling Software

ForeFlight

Drone Logbooks

TracPlus

Concur Travel System

Amex GBT

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Aviation Operations Specialist

PS Job Title: Aviation Operations Specialist

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

The Aviation Specialist will be the primary point of communication and coordination for UAS, Helicopter, and Fixed-wing aircraft pilots and managers regarding utility patrol flights released into the national airspace system. It is the responsibility of this role to coordinate all schedule changes, updates, and travel needs effectively and efficiently between the managers, Lines of Business (LOB), and the aviation team. This role serves as the primary coordination center for all aviation operations across the enterprise. In addition to the duties above, the dispatcher will ensure coordination of safe operations among all aircraft operating by or on behalf of the Company.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily release and deconflictions of aviation assets, including helicopters, UAS, and Fixed-wing aircraft, to provide a safe and efficient operation for routine and non-routine patrols of utility transmission lines.
• Communicate directly with pilots to confirm flight details, including weather conditions, flight paths, and mission objectives to provide flight release for scheduled time block.
• Has joint responsibility with the PIC (Pilot in Command) for the safety and operational control of flights under their guidance.
• Oversees, manages, and directs flight operations in compliance with government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flight.
• Delays or cancels flights if unsafe conditions threaten the safety of their aircraft or passengers.
• Analyzes and evaluates meteorological information to determine potential hazards to safety of fight and to select the most desirable and economic route of flight.
• Prepares flight plans and determines fuel requirements by considering aircraft type, flight dispatch, maintenance limits, weather, and operational conditions to ensure safe and compliant operations, while monitoring aircraft position reports for airspace deconfliction needs to evaluate flight progress.
• Abide by all company standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with Line-Of-Business teams to align flight schedules with operational priorities and mission objectives.
• Aids all Aviation personnel with coordination of monthly metrics, budget reports, inputs, meetings, and deadlines.
• Provides support to Dispatcher Lead as needed and performs in interim, duties and responsibilities of Aviation Dispatcher Lead in their absence.
• Supports Aviation Operations Control Center and Aviation Personnel with administrative and scheduling duties as needed.
• Communicates with pilots, executive assistants, and various support personnel to ensure complete and accurate comprehension of the complex and detail filled aspects of the Aviation Operations Control Center.
• Manages dynamic aircraft operations environment and cross functional reporting requirements including the scheduling and re-routing of corporate business jets, chartered aircraft, fixed and helicopter patrols and UAS solutions in response to the ever-changing and dynamic utility landscape.
• Committed to upholding Entergy’s Code of Integrity and aligned with Entergy’s Employee Practices.
• Other duties, as assigned or required.

Safety Focus

• Ensure ongoing, consistent, and reliable tracking of personnel assets assigned to the OCC both on the ground, and in the air via any and all means available, to include but not limited to MyAir, TracPlus, Google Earth, Satellite Phone, handheld radios/transceivers, etc.
• Identify areas of operational inefficiency and propose/implement strategies and solutions to improve the overall scope and effectiveness of the OCC in support of existing and proposed/future projects.
• Provide centralized, coordinated handling of, and dispatch response to emergencies as reported from the field.
• Actively contribute to daily, weekly, and other scheduled communications briefing and tailboards according to project needs and in support of ongoing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Call upon stop work authority when necessary and practice just culture at all times.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education and experience required of the position:

• 3+ years’ experience within Aviation operations, flight scheduling or dispatch with multiple aircraft types (Fixed wing, rotorcraft, etc.)
• Experience working in roles requiring coordination with pilots, maintenance, or operational teams is preferred
• Basic Understanding of FAA regulations and aviation operations, including flight planning and dispatching processes

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position

Familiar with FAA Regulations to include:

• Part 91
• Fixed Base Operators
• UAS Part 107
• Helicopter/ fixed wing utility operations Familiar with: Bell 429
• Concepts of Entergy’s Flight Operation Manual
• Aviation software programs to include but not limited to: MyAir Flight Scheduling Software, ForeFlight, Drone Logbooks, TracPlus, Concur Travel System, Amex GBT, Microsoft office suite, Power BI
• Aviation utility patrol operations

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position

• Licensed Dispatcher certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration preferred
• UAS license preferred

Primary Location

Louisiana - Kenner Louisiana : Kenner

Job Function

Corporate

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

Level II

Union description/code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

124243

PS Job Title

Aviation Operations Specialist

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.