Aircraft Dispatcher

Berry Aviation, Inc.•Denton, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Dispatcher reports to the Director – Flight Dispatch and is delegated authority by the Director of Operations to execute Operational Control duties for the initiation, continuation, diversion, and termination of air carrier flight operations and may be authorized duties under Part 135 On Demand, Part 121 Supplemental Operations, or both. Aircraft Dispatchers assess every variable that may affect safety of flight based on aircraft type, route, weather, and other factors and confirm each flight’s compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Operations Specifications (OpSpecs), and company flight operational policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
FAA Dispatch Certificate issued by Department of Transportation
One year aircraft Dispatch/Flight Following experience under 14 CFR 121 or two years’ aircraft Dispatch/Flight Following experience under 14 CFR 135
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and TSA security threat assessment.
Proficiency in computer-based environment including Windows operating system, and SaaS products.
Solve practical problems while dealing with concrete and abstract variables.
Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical information furnished in written, oral, mathematical, and diagram form.

Nice To Haves

International Dispatch experience
Aeronautical weather knowledge
Undergraduate Degree

Responsibilities

Executes delegated authority from the Director of Operations to issue Flight Releases in accordance with company policies, procedures, and FARs.
Plans each flight with primary emphasis on Safety, Compliance, and schedule continuity.
Analyzes and evaluates information regarding weather and airport conditions to anticipate changes that may affect flight operations.
Computes fuel requirements according to type of aircraft, distance, weather conditions, destination alternates(s), and FARs.
Prepares flight plans and issues flight releases containing such information as maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs, PIREPs, and other information required for the safe completion of the flight.
Assists the Pilot in Command (PIC) of an aircraft with any emergency by providing the assistance necessary to ensure the safe completion of the flight.
Monitors the progress of each flight to ensure release compliance with flight release, updates flight crew of significant changes to weather or flight plan and recommends alternative courses of action in the interest of safety as needed.
Authorized to delay or divert a flight if unsafe conditions pose a threat to the safety of the crew members, aircraft, cargo, or flight.
Follows company procedures and exercises conservative judgement in determining when to escalate communications and decision-making up through the chain-of-command, including up to the Director of Operations, when safety concerns arise or compliance with FARs or policy and procedures is in question.
Maintains competency by passing all oral, written, and practical competency checks, including Initial and Recurrent training events and general company training.
Must be able to work shifts accommodating a 24/7 operation with minimal supervision.
Professionalism, accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are required.
Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
Other duties as assigned.