OMNI Dispatcher Flight Follower

All Aviation Jobs; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance (company paid)

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Omni Air International is seeking a skilled Dispatcher/Flight Follower to work with the Captain in managing flight movements and operations. You will handle flight planning, releases, monitoring, weather analysis, NOTAMS, and MEL/CDL considerations to ensure safe, efficient trips.

The role requires an FAA Dispatcher certificate, strong organization, multitasking ability, and excellent communication. OAI emphasizes a family-oriented culture with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flight movements with Captain and Operations Control.
• Handle flight planning, releases, monitoring, weather, and advisories.
• Review MEL/CDL and reflect updates in flight plans.
• Maintain the Daily Log (OPS-146) for all dispatched flights.
• Monitor NOTAMS, weather, and route changes en route and at destination.
• Ensure safety while minimizing delays and disruptions for passengers and cargo.

Skills

FAA Dispatcher Cert

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Windows proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Certificate

Flight Dispatcher training

Tools

None

Job description

We pride ourselves on providing our employees a work experience built on family values. Our employee’s contributions impact the lives of passengers on a daily basis. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed with you in mind. Medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401K with company match, employee assistance program and more!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Dispatcher/Flight Follower, together with the Captain, is responsible for flight movements and flight operations. Duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct all flight operations assigned in accordance with company and FAA regulations, and procedures
• Normally cover individual flight planning, releases, flight monitoring, weather, and operational advisory services
• The Dispatcher/Flight Follower will also review and include any pertinent Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) restrictions, and/or information on the flight plan
• OAI maintenance is responsible for ensuring the current MEL/CDL information for all OAI aircraft are provided to Dispatchers every shift change, or after any significant update, and that the CDL is displayed in a conspicuous location within the dispatch facility for easy reference by Operations Control personnel
• Upon reporting for duty, check Dispatch Must Read File for any new memorandum that may affect policy or flight planning
• After reading and reviewing, initial memo to acknowledge it has been read and understood
• Monitor flights for fuel burn based on position reports, and notify flight crew in event the fuel onboard is less than the required amount to complete the flight without using reserve fuel
• Upon reporting for duty and continuously during duty period: make a careful check, monitor, and analyze weather conditions over regular and alternate routes, changes in the route navigational facilities, field conditions, inoperative navigational facilities, and two-way communications (ground stations)
• After the flight has departed, and enroute, the Dispatcher/Flight Follower will monitor enroute weather conditions as well as weather at destination and alternate airport, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) for changes during the flight
• Remain on duty until each airplane dispatched by him or her has completed its flight, or until relieved by another licensed Dispatcher/Flight Follower or the Director of Operations
• Maintain a Daily Log (OPS-146) of his or her shift on duty
• Log will contain all flight numbers of Omni Air International flights under his or her control/monitoring and all information necessary to complete the daily operations summary, delays, cancelled flights, and re‑ routings
• Keep other operational information pertaining to the operations, and action taken by the Dispatcher/Flight Follower involved
• Should an emergency arise during flight that requires immediate decision and action by appropriate management personnel, the Dispatcher shall ascertain the decision of the pilot in command, and record that decision on the Daily Log; if they cannot communicate with the pilot, they shall declare an emergency and take any action that they consider necessary under the circumstances
• In arriving at decisions relating to flight movements, originations, cancellations, or consolidations, the Dispatcher/Flight Follower shall consider:
• Safety
• Minimum of discomfort, delay, and inconvenience for passengers, mail, or revenue cargo.
• Subsequent originations or movements of other flights.
• Position of crews and equipment for protection of other flights.
• Maintenance department’s requirements for aircraft routing or necessary inspections and checks of aircraft.
• Minimum ferry mileage.
• Elimination of flight movements into extensive bad weather areas, which might tie up aircraft or crews for a considerable time

Qualifications

• Must have an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• Good communication skills, both in writing and oral
• Computer proficient using Microsoft Windows
• Must be able to pass a 10-year Background/Criminal check and pre-employment drug screen
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED (required), some college preferred
• FAA Certificate: All Dispatchers/Flight Followers will have their FAA certificates on their person while on duty.
• Flight Dispatcher training and qualifications: Flight Dispatcher initial training, recurrent training, and requirements for establishing and maintaining qualifications set forth in the FAA approved Omni Air International Flight Dispatcher training program

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Sit – 90%
• Stand – 5%
• Walk – 5%
• Lift – minimum of 20 lbs

Mental Capability Requirements

• Requires ability to handle numerous activities at one time
• Must be willing to work in a time-sensitive environment, and effectively handle stress that is associated with meeting deadlines and managing unexpected change
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information
• Must be able to remain calm, think and react quickly in all types of emergency situations

Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans/VEVRAA Federal Contractor/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Military and civilian service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Aircraftdispatcher Duties

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