Remote Flight Operations Specialist

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote setup

Competitive salary with incentives

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Flight Operations Controller to monitor, plan, and optimize international flight activities from a home office. You will coordinate with flight crews, ATC, and maintenance while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires excellent communication, strong knowledge of flight planning, and the ability to work independently across shifts in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in flight operations, dispatch, or air traffic control.
• Strong knowledge of flight planning software and meteorology.
• Understanding of aviation regulations and safety management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time flights, weather conditions, and airspace restrictions.
• Develop and optimize flight plans for efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with flight crews, ATC, and ground handling to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage disruptions and implement contingency plans.
• Maintain logs and records of flight activities and communications.
• Coordinate with dispatch and maintenance to ensure aircraft readiness.
• Provide pre-flight and post-flight briefings as required.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Use flight operations software and systems to perform daily duties.

Skills

Flight operations

Dispatch experience

Air traffic control knowledge

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Flight tracking software

Flight planning software

ATC software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Flight Operations Controller to monitor, plan, and optimize international flight activities from a home office. You will coordinate with flight crews, ATC, and maintenance while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires excellent communication, strong knowledge of flight planning, and the ability to work independently across shifts in a fully remote environment.