Sierra West Airlines - Dispatch Manager

Sierra West Airlines; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

401K with company match

PTO accrual

Job summary

Sierra West Airlines is seeking an experienced Dispatch Manager to lead the dispatch team and support safe operations for Part 135 charter flights and affiliated Part 125 cargo operations. The role requires leadership, regulatory compliance, and coordination across flight operations.

The position offers relocation to Oakdale, CA, Toledo, OH, or El Paso, TX, and responsibilities include performance reviews, scheduling, and ensuring all regulatory and security requirements are met.

Qualifications

• FAA Dispatch License is required.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience leading a remote team of 10+ dispatchers.
• Willingness to relocate to Oakdale, CA/Toledo, OH, or El Paso, TX.
• Detail oriented and able to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with dispatchers and flight control to ensure safe operations.
• Communicate procedural changes to flight crews and followers.
• Maintain records of flight time per scheduling procedures for legal crew availability.
• Coordinate with Operations/Maintenance on MEL/CDL limitations.
• Provide timely updates on delays or issues to relevant personnel.
• Generate operational data and reports as needed.
• Audit trips and procedures daily for accuracy.
• Update permits and aircraft certifications as required.
• Conduct monthly one-on-ones with dispatchers and annual reviews.
• Ensure ground handling, deicing, fuel, slots, and handling are in order for departures.
• Ensure all flights comply with FAA rules and FARs.
• Review weather and aeronautical information to assist dispatch.”

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Education

FAA Dispatch License

5+ years supervisory experience

Job description

Are you an experienced aircraft dispatcher with proven leadership experience? Sierra West Airlines is a family-owned Part 135 private charter operator with more than 35 years of aviation experience. We are seeking a Dispatch Manager to lead our dispatch team and support the safe and efficient operation of Sierra West’s Part 135 charter flights and affiliated Part 125 cargo operations through a shared-service model. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful operational impact within a collaborative aviation organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain coordination and communication with dispatchers and flight control followers.
• Ensures the timely dissemination of changes in operational procedures and policies to active flight crews and flight followers on duty.
• Record Crewmembers flight time in compliance with the company’s crew scheduling procedures to ensure that each flight has a legal crew available to complete all flight operations for all flight segments.
• Coordinate with the Operations and Maintenance to ensure the aircraft status will permit the intended operation to be conducted safely and in accordance with applicable Minimum Equipment List/Configuration Deviation List items (MEL/CDL) limitations/restrictions at the scheduled departure time.
• Advise the appropriate personnel of potential or actual delays and/or problems.
• Provide operational data and reports to personnel, as necessary.
• Review and audit trips and operational procedures daily for accuracy.
• Update permits and aircraft certification as needed.
• Write and perform monthly one-on-ones with dispatchers, as well as conduct annual reviews.
• Coordinate and ensure that all ground handling, deicing, fuel, landing/departure slots, and international handling, customs, landing/over-flight permits are in order before releasing a flight.
• Ensure all flights are released In compliance with the FAA rules and regulations and FAR’s.
• Collect, discuss, and review weather and aeronautical information to help assist in aircraft/pilot dispatch.
• Ensure the highest priority of each dispatcher is the safety of the flight, which includes following all FAA/FAR rules and regulations.
• Develop and maintain a monthly dispatch schedule, ensuring that a dispatcher is on duty during all active flight operation activities.
• Maintain a means of communication to monitor the progress of each flight with respect to its departure at the point of origin and arrival at its destination, including intermediate stops and diversions.
• Oversee TSA passenger screening and compliance processes, ensuring required checks are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable security requirements.
• Maintain and help improve the Company’s internal aviation software, by supporting day-to-day use, identifying operational needs, and helping implement practical updates that improve the dispatch team’s workflow.
• Responsible to the DO for all search and rescue notifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• FAA Dispatch License
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Experience with managing a remote team of 10 or more
• Willingness to relocate to one of our bases in Oakdale, CA/Toledo, OH, or El Paso, TX
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Must be willing to have a flexible schedule to include working nights and weekends

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation – commensurate with industry, experience, and base location
• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits packages with options for employee +/- dependents
• 401K with company match
• PTO accrual for vacation and sick time

Sierra West Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We comply with applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans, consistent with applicable law and FAA safety and regulatory requirements. If you require assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail]