FAA-Certified Airline Dispatcher: Flight Ops Control

Alaska Airlines, Inc.; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Comprehensive well-being programs

Generous 401k match

Annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines seeks a qualified Dispatcher to lead safe operational control across routes. You will plan, dispatch, release, and move aircraft in a 24/7 operation, working with crews and stations to ensure safety and compliance.

Required FAA Dispatcher’s Certificate, FARs knowledge, and strong communication. You must be able to travel internationally and work any shift; the role is based in Seattle with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher’s Certificate.
• Working knowledge of FARs, weather, and dispatch skills.
• Must be able to work any shift in a 24/7/365 operation.
• Complete dispatcher training requirements per the Dispatcher Training Manual.
• Must have passport/travel docs for unrestricted international travel.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Minimum age 23 and U.S. work authorization.
• Able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Brief crews preflight and update weather, NOTAMs, and field conditions.
• Distribute flight plans and releases; reroute flights as needed.
• Execute operations per FARs and company procedures.
• Ensure current information for dispatch at start of each shift.
• Maintain flight status control and monitor operations.
• Monitor and update FLIFO; initiate emergencies when needed.
• Coordinate with parties during irregular operations.
• Apply MEL/CDL penalties as appropriate.

Skills

FAA Dispatcher Certificate

FARs knowledge

24/7/365 operation ability

Passport & travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four-year college degree preferred

5 years airline operation experience

Job description

Alaska Airlines seeks a qualified Dispatcher to lead safe operational control across routes. You will plan, dispatch, release, and move aircraft in a 24/7 operation, working with crews and stations to ensure safety and compliance.

Required FAA Dispatcher’s Certificate, FARs knowledge, and strong communication. You must be able to travel internationally and work any shift; the role is based in Seattle with full-time hours.