Airline Dispatcher

Piedmont Airlines•Salisbury, MD

4d•$25

About The Position

We can’t wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow. At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as an Airline Dispatcher in our Flight Operations Department. The position’s primary responsibility is flight planning and monitoring, considering aircraft performance and loading, en route winds, thunderstorm and turbulence forecasts, airspace restrictions, and airport conditions. All flights require a dispatcher to sign off before they can take the flight. Considering the conditions above, this signature deems the flight safe to depart. The successful candidate will hold a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Operations.

Requirements

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations
Computer literacy
Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required.
We also require proof of high school or GED completion.
Minimum 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a dispatcher

Responsibilities

Plan and monitor the progress of an aircraft journey using software tools
Monitor and advise the flight crew of any circumstances or changes that might affect flight safety