O'Hare Fuel Dispatcher (Open Availability Required)

Menzies Aviation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,901,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking an O’Hare Fuel Dispatcher in Chicago, IL. This full-time, on-site role involves coordinating flight activity and fuel information, while building rapport with crews, passengers, and handlers.

Responsibilities include distributing air traffic data, updating logs, and coordinating with billing. Requires 18+, valid US license, ability to lift 70 lbs, and flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and eligible to work in the US.
• Possess a valid US driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and all pre-employment testing.
• Be physically capable of lifting 70 lbs repetitively.
• Pass FBI background check and obtain US Customs Seal.
• Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Distribute incoming air traffic information to pilots/ground handlers.
• Communicate flight release and fuel load information to appropriate operations.
• Maintain communication lines with line operations and air carriers via two-way radios.
• Coordinate with billing for services rendered and compile information for each flight for final bill.
• Maintain flight logs and update flight schedules.
• Make arrangements for accommodations when flight delays occur.

Skills

Valid US driver’s license

Clean driving record

Drug screening

Lift 70 lbs

FBI background check

Flexible to shifts (weekends/holidays)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

O'Hare Fuel Dispatcher (Open Availability Required)

Job Category: Airport Operations

Requisition Number: OHARE024678

• Posted : October 9, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site


• Rate : $28 USD per hour

Locations

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Chicago O'Hare, IL | ORD
Chicago, IL 60666, USA

Description

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Dispatchers will be responsible for coordinating and disseminating information concerning flight activity. This individual will also establish and maintain rapport with flight crews, pilots, passengers, ground handlers and customers.

What you will be doing

• Distribute incoming air traffic information to pilots/ground handlers


• Communicate flight release and fuel load information to appropriate operations


• Maintain lines of communication with line operations and air carriers though the use of two-way radios


• Coordinate with departments in billing for services rendered and compile information for each flight and submit for final bill preparation


• Maintain flight logs and update flight schedules


• Make arrangements for accommodations when flight delays occur

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Must be 18 years of age or older


• Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record


• Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing


• Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively


• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal


• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Would you like to see more detail on what we are looking for? Please see the following job description for further information.

Pay $28.00hr to start, $30 after 90 day probation period

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization


• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe


• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks


• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility


• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

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