Dispatch Manager Flight Operations

MSCCN; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pacific Aviation, a premier airport-handling provider, seeks a Flight Operations Manager to lead and mentor our flight operations team at major West Coast airports. You will oversee dispatchers, coordinate schedules, and ensure safe, compliant operations across stations.

The role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize under pressure, and flexibility to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong leadership and team mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate flight operations with dispatchers and staff.
• Develop staff and optimize on-time performance, staffing and safety.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and ensure regulatory compliance across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Decision making

Job description

Pacific Aviation is a leading airport-handling provider dedicated to providing exceptional service for some of the world’s finest airlines. By developing and growing our people, we know that our team members are the reason for our 30-year plus success record. We currently support three west coast major airports (LAX, SFO, & SEA) and are looking to expand to more locations across the U.S.

At Pacific Aviation we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We thrive on our varied backgrounds and perspectives for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. All candidates for hire, promotion and performance are evaluated on the basis of merit only.

About the position:

Pacific Aviation is looking for a Flight Operations Manager to support and mentor our team.

Flight Operations

• Directs and coordinates through Flight Dispatcher's and subordinate personnel, flight operation and control activities of regional stations.

Requirements

• Strong Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional problem - solving skills
• Ability to prioritize functions, work efficiently and manage time
• Ability to work under pressure
• Available to work, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
• Responsible for the safety of the flights
• Over-see preparation/filing of computerized Flight and ATC plans for International; Trans-Pacific/ Atlantic Flights
• Provide full weather/ operational briefing to flight crews, analyze weather NOTAMS and ATC data to ensure safe operations and compliance with Airline SOP's
• Oversee and manage Flight Operations and Weight & Balance departments
• Liaise with Upper Management, Clients, Vendors, Airport and Government Authorities to ensure station activities are in compliance with Federal, State, Company and Airline regulations
• Manage and develop personnel (Flight Dispatch and Weight & Balance) to maximize operational performance in areas of on-time performance, staffing, training and safety
• Administrative duties include preparation of staff work schedules to obtain optimum utilization of human resources and facilities
• Prepare and submit reports pertaining to flight operations, payroll and Client billing
• Operate within the budget

Benefits

Salary: $80k - 85K with a bonus potential based on performance

Full time - Available to work and train on rotating shifts, holidays and weekends to cover the operational needs
Medical , Dental, Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

FAA Flight Dispatch License