Flight Operations and Aircraft Dispatcher

All Aviation Jobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $25.40

32-40 hours/week

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pacific Aviation is hiring Aircraft Dispatchers to join our flight operations team. You will ensure safe flight execution, prepare international flight/ATC plans, and brief crews with weather data and NOTAM analysis.

We value experience in flight operations, ability to handle heavy communications, and proficiency with major flight planning tools. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits at multiple West Coast airports.

Qualifications

• FAA Flight Dispatch License required.
• Student Pilot acceptable with readable weather/METAR/NOTAM/TAF hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and execution of assigned flights.
• Prepare and file international flight and ATC plans (Trans-Pacific/Atlantic).
• Provide weather and operational briefings to flight crews; analyze NOTAMs/ATC data.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Education

Advanced education (preferred)

Tools

SITA/ARI NC

LIDO

JEPPESEN

SABER

Job description

Description

Pacific Aviation is a leading airport-handling provider dedicated to providing exceptional service for some of the world’s finest airlines. By developing and growing our people, we know that our team members are the reason for our 30-year plus success record. We currently support three west coast major airports (LAX, SFO, & SEA) and are looking to expand to more locations across the U.S.

Overview

Pacific Aviation is a leading airport-handling provider dedicated to providing exceptional service for some of the world’s finest airlines. By developing and growing our people, we know that our team members are the reason for our 30-year plus success record. We currently support three west coast major airports (LAX, SFO, & SEA) and are looking to expand to more locations across the U.S.

At Pacific Aviation we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We thrive on our varied backgrounds and perspectives for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. All candidates for hire, promotion and performance are evaluated on the basis of merit alone.

About The Position

Pacific Aviation is looking for Aircraft Dispatchers to joint our flight operations team.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and execution of assigned flights.


• Preparation and file computerized Flight and ATC plans for International; Trans-Pacific/ Atlantic Flights.


• Provide full weather/ operational briefing to flight crews, analyze weather NOTAMS and ATC data to ensure safe operations and compliance with Airline SOP's

Teamwork

• Collaborate and partner with fellow dispatchers to ensure uninterrupted service for flight operations and to foster a positive work environment where all team members feel appreciated.

Administration

• Complete, submit, and deliver all assigned reports in a time manner to ensure flights take off in on schedule.


• Ensure compliance with airport regulations and airline requirements

Qualifications

Requirements

• FAA Flight Dispatch License


• Student Pilot acceptable as long as you have the ability to read weather/METER/NOTAMS/TAFS with verifiable flying hours


• Preparation/ filing of computer flight and ATC plans for International: Trans-Pacific/ Atlantic flights


• Provide full weather /operational briefing to flight crews.


• Analyze weather, NOTAMS and ATC data to ensure safe operations and compliance with Airline specific SOP's


• Ability to handle heavy phone calls, emails providing all flight information /FLIFO to support vendors as well as liaise with Airport Authority for gates/ parking assignments


• Must possess knowledge of flight planning software such as SITA/ARI NC/LIDO/JEPPESEN/SABER


• Must be able to complete airline specific training


• Must possess several years of experience conducting flight operations or utilizing flight operations systems in a similar capacity (such as, being a pilot)

Additional Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience is a plus


• Advanced education is a plus

Benefits

• Hourly Pay $25.40


• Approx. 32 - 40 hours/week


• Medical , Dental, Vision benefits


• 401k


• Paid Time Off