Flight Dispatcher (Greater Chicago Area)

United Airlines; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 78 000 - 93 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flight privileges

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

United Airlines is seeking an Airline Dispatcher to support Network Operations from Arlington Heights, IL. You will prepare flight releases, monitor progress and analyze weather and fuel needs for safe operations.

Role requires an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, 1 year of airline operations experience, and ability to work all shifts, including holidays; DOT background and drug screen are required.

Qualificações

• High school diploma, GED or education equivalent.
• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.
• 1 year of Airline Operations experience.
• Must pass DOT background and DOT drug screen.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Interview required to meet qualifications.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares the flight release.
• Monitors flight progress.
• Analyzes meteorological information and calculates fuel needs for safe flight.
• Updates pilot in command of significant changes to the flight plan.
• Maintains qualification and competency per FAA and UAL requirements.
• Collaborates with Maintenance Control, Operations Planning and Meteorology.

Conhecimentos

Airline Operations experience

Formação académica

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Our Network Operations team works around the clock running United’s global operation, safely, reliably and efficiently. From dispatching and routing our fleet to coordinating with maintenance line planning and crew scheduling, this team makes caring connections with our internal customers and ultimately, United’s customers. From pushback to landing, the Network Operations team is the eyes and ears on the ground no matter where in the world your United flight takes you.

**This position is physically located in Arlington Heights, IL**

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares the flight release
• Monitors flight progress
• Analyzes and disseminates meteorological information, reviews maintenance limitations and calculates the amount of fuel required for safe flight
• Updates the pilot in command of significant changes to the flight plan and provides assistance during irregular and emergency situations
• Maintains qualification and competency in accordance with FAA and UAL requirements
• Interacts with other United Airlines’ departments including Maintenance Control, Operations Planning and Meteorology

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High school diploma, GED or education equivalent
• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
• 1 year of Airline Operations experience
• Must be able to work any shift/any day including holidays
• Must pass DOT background and DOT drug screen
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 1 year of FAR Part 121 Dispatch or closely relevant experience (i.e. Pilot, ATC, etc.)
• International Dispatch experience
• Experience working as a dispatcher for another airline

The starting rate for this role is $7,671.00 per month

This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).

We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]