Dispatcher

Alaska Airlines, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free standby travel privileges

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous 401k match

Annual bonus plans

Holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Horizon Air in Seattle seeks a qualified Dispatch Specialist to manage preflight planning, release, and flight following for company aircraft. This union-represented role emphasizes safety, compliance, and efficient operations across domestic routes.

You will brief crews on weather, NOTAMs, MELs, and routing, monitor flight status, and support operations with accurate data and timely decisions. A valid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher's Certificate and the ability to work varied shifts are required.

Qualifications

• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher's Certificate required.
• Knowledge of FARs, weather, and dispatch procedures.
• Ability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Minimum age 23 and authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch Horizon Air aircraft under 14 CFR Part 121.
• Plan each flight departure with safety, compliance, and efficiency as priorities.
• Monitor weather, NOTAMs, and airfield conditions for safe flight releases.
• Provide briefings to flight crews on METARs, NOTAMs, MELs, and routing.
• Monitor dispatch systems for accurate data and performance.
• Dispatch, delay, reroute, or divert flights as required by regulations and policy.
• Support station operations with fuel, payload, and routing information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

FAA dispatch knowledge

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company

Horizon Air

The Team

Our close-knit flight operations team orchestrates the daily operations of our airline, creating an airline people love from behind the scenes. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, you’ll use your expertise to create the situations that make guest experiences as safe and enjoyable as possible. You’ll be at the heart of how our airlines will achieve its goals and enjoy the opportunities you’ll have to create a long and satisfying career with us.

Role Summary

Exercise of 14 CFR Part 121 dispatch duties for preflight planning, release, and flight following of company aircraft for flights and routes as assigned within the route structure of Horizon Air. This is a union represented position.

Key Duties

• Dispatch Horizon Air aircraft operated under 14 CFR Part 121 rules in accordance with 14 CFR Part 121 regulations, Company Operations Specifications, and Company procedure collecting and disseminating information needed to plan and conduct flights safely.
• Plan each flight departure with primary emphasis on safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Monitor and evaluate airport conditions, airways, communication facilities, and NOTAMs for flight release preparation, flight following, and operational control decision making.
• Monitor information concerning to weather trends and airport conditions and anticipate changing conditions that affect aircraft operations.
• Monitor progress of all flights governed under FAR Part 91 and 121.
• Dispatch, delay, reroute, divert, and over-fly Company aircraft in accordance with applicable 14 CFR regulations and Company policy.
• Brief flight crews on meteorological conditions, airways, MELs, NOTAMs, and information as required for safe and efficient completion of flights.
• Brief flight crews and station operations regarding fuel and aircraft pay loads, aircraft conditions, and routings concerning aircraft operation.
• Monitor dispatch systems for proper functionality and accurate data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Valid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher's Certificate.
• Sound working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, weather, and technical dispatch skills.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 23.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting Rate

USD $25.39/Hr.

Bonus

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974(“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

To implement this policy, we will:

(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) RegulationsAlaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Type

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Requisition Type

Frontline

Location

Seattle, WA - Flight Ops