OCC System Controller

Skywest; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Performance Rewards

Health care

Discounted travel

Standby travel privileges

Job summary

SkyWest in St. George, Utah is seeking OCC System Controllers to manage daily operations, ensure safety, and maintain schedule integrity for our regional flights. You'll be trained to handle the day-to-day flight operations and coordinate with dispatchers, crews, and ground staff.

This hourly position offers weekends and shift work, with an annual equivalent pay of $56,638.40 and comprehensive benefits. Must read aviation weather, prefer FAA credentials, and have airline experience.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Hourly position with annual equivalent pay of $56,638.40.
• FAA Dispatcher Certificate or pilot license preferred.
• Airline experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply aviation weather to operations.
• Supervisory or training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure schedule integrity and daily operation of SkyWest flights to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Cancel and delay flights, reflow crews and aircraft for efficiency and passenger convenience.
• Maintain awareness of weather, ATC, and other factors impacting flights in their region.
• Communicate with dispatchers regarding changes affecting flight releases.
• Communicate with flight crews and station personnel about aircraft assignments.
• Develop contingency and recovery plans during irregular operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Aviation weather

Shift work

FAA credentials

Education

FAA Dispatcher Certificate

Pilot license

Job description

About SkyWest

SkyWest is hiring OCC System Controllers and is looking for someone who loves to be challenged and has a drive to learn. You will be trained on how to run the day to day operations of the largest regional airline. You, along with the rest of the team, will be assisting millions of passengers to arrive at their destination safely and on-time.

SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality and professionalism, along with world-class benefits such as:

• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision)
• Discounted and standby travel privileges worldwide for you and your family with all four of our major partners (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines)

Primary Job Duties

• Responsible for schedule integrity and daily operation of SkyWest Airlines flights to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and consideration of economic factors
• Cancels and delays flights, reflows crews and aircraft as necessary to achieve a high level of efficiency, economics, and passenger convenience
• Maintains a constant awareness of weather, air traffic control, and other factors impacting flights in their region of operation
• Communicates with the appropriate dispatcher regarding changes that affect the release of any flight
• Communicates with flight crew and station personnel regarding changes to aircraft assignment
• Develops contingency and recovery plans during irregular operations

Minimum Requirements

• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and shift work with possible early morning, late night or graveyard shifts
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• This is an hourly position with an annual equivalent pay of $56,638.40
• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, FAA Pilots License, or experience in an aviation related field preferred
• Airline experience preferred
• Must be able to read, interpret, and apply aviation weather to the operation
• Experience in a supervisory or training role preferred

Physical and Other Requirements

• Training for those selected for this position will begin in November 2026.
• Please monitor your email andspam folder for additional instructions.
• This is a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position.
• This is NOT a remote position. All shifts are worked at the SkyWest Corporate Office in St. George, Utah.You must be willing to relocate at your expense.