Flight Follower/Dispatch-Part Time

CSA Air, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CSA Air, Inc. is seeking a Flight Follower for the Operations Control Center (OCC) in a part-time capacity. You will help manage Part 135 and Part 91 operations, ensure data accuracy, and support flight planning and communications.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data entry, and aviation knowledge, with opportunities to grow in a safety-driven, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent written and oral communications are essential.
• Strong time management, organization and prioritization skills.
• Experience in aviation (CFI/CFII or dispatch) preferred.
• Experience with data entry of critical information preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe release, tracking and data entry for Part 135 and Part 91 operations.
• Complete daily paperwork per duty list or manager directions.
• Solve problems during shift or escalate to manager.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry in CSA and other software.
• Attend meetings as needed and pass along notices to pilots.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Data entry

Prioritization

Aviation knowledge (CFI/CFII/dispatch)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are committed to providing a stable, growth-oriented, and inspiring work environment that offers opportunities for professional, personal, and financial growth. If you are interested in joining a growing team, where YOU are our most valuable asset, then CSA Air is the place for you.

Flight Follower-Part Time:

To serve as a Flight Follower in the Operations Control Center (OCC) to ensure the OCC serves its primary mission of managing the airlines operations to the highest degree of safety and efficiency. This includes the responsibility of driving Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Irregular Operations (IROPS) and ensuring that the best service is provided to the customer by effectively planning and communicating.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This includes:

• Responsible for the safe release, tracking and data entry for all Part 135 and Part 91 operations.
• Completion of daily paperwork as defined in the shift duty list and/or directed by the manager.
• Solve problems that develop during individual shift or defer problems to the manager.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry in CSA and other software systems.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Record weather observation daily.
• Ensure proper management notification and coordinate all flight activities.
• Monitor flight, aircraft maintenance and personnel schedules. Make change notifications/recommendations as necessary.
• Advise and coordinate with Travel/Logistics for schedule changes that require unplanned lodging/travel.
• Maintain pilot flight and duty records and advise the Flight Department whenever a pilot could possibly exceed any flight time requirements.
• Monitor and record in the CSA system the progress of pilots when traveling to and from a work location.
• Advise pilots promptly of all notes entered into the CSA system.
• Assist the Travel/Logistics with "last minute" travel and reservations after normal working hours.
• Enter and promptly pass on to affected pilots all notices from Flight, Maintenance, and Accounting Department, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Time management skills, organization, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Previous aviation experience, CFI, CFII or dispatch license preferred.
• Previous experience with data entry of critical information preferred.
• Ability to pass a 10-year criminal history and background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must have exceptional data entry skills and ability to use multiple sources of information simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical data, safety rules/regulations, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively via telephone and in-person.

Training Requirements:

• Stay up to date on current training and development techniques and relevant information to the dispatch function.
• Stay up to date with regulatory FAA and TSA training requirements if applicable to position.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work typically performed in an office environment.
• Light physical effort
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds.
• Some standing or walking.
• Must be capable of sitting for long periods of time
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• Ability to occasionally travel to offsite locations.

CSA Air, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.