OCC System Controller — Flight Operations & On-Time Focus

Skywest; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Performance rewards and profit sharing

Health care (medical, dental, and vis​

Job summary

SkyWest in Utah is hiring OCC System Controllers to help run day-to-day operations of our regional airline. You will be trained to maintain schedule integrity, manage flights, crews and aircraft, and ensure safety and on-time performance.

The role requires weekend and shift work, strong communication and teamwork. FAA dispatcher cert or pilot license preferred; aviation experience helpful. Training starts in November 2026 at SkyWest Corporate Office in St. George, Utah.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and shift work
• Strong 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Weather/aviation data reading

Education

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

FAA Pilot's License

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

SkyWest in Utah is hiring OCC System Controllers to help run day-to-day operations of our regional airline. You will be trained to maintain schedule integrity, manage flights, crews and aircraft, and ensure safety and on-time performance.

The role requires weekend and shift work, strong communication and teamwork. FAA dispatcher cert or pilot license preferred; aviation experience helpful. Training starts in November 2026 at SkyWest Corporate Office in St. George, Utah.