Dispatcher

Horizon Air; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free standby travel privileges

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k match

Annual bonus plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Horizon Air seeks a qualified Flight Dispatcher to manage preflight planning, release and flight following for our fleet. This role is union-represented and requires FAA certification, strong weather and FAR knowledge, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You must be able to communicate in English and be authorized to work in the U.S.

The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and compliance, with starting pay of USD 25.39 per hour plus total rewards as listed by the company.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher's Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of applicable FARs and weather.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays.
• Must communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 23; US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch Horizon Air aircraft under 14 CFR Part 121.
• Plan each flight departure with safety and efficiency.
• Monitor NOTAMs, weather, and airport conditions.
• Communicate meteorology, MELs, NOTAMs to crews.
• Brief crews on fuel, loads, and routings.
• Monitor dispatch systems for data accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

FAA Dispatcher Certificate

FAR Regulation Knowledge

Weather Briefing

English Proficiency

Shift Work

High School Diploma

US Work Authorization

Job description

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.

Company

Horizon Air

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.

Required

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

• 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.

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

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

• 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;
• Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
• 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) Regulations

Alaska 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.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Regular/Temporary

Regular