Aviation Flight Coordinator

FLIGHTWORKS INCORPORATED • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

The Flight Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the general duties and requirements of a dynamic, 24/7 flight operations team. The primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of all flight operations, as well as to coordinate services to ensure all approved flight operations are conducted in accordance with FAA requirements, company manuals, and Operations Management. FlightWorks is not your typical aircraft management company. Our core values focus around Safety, Compliance and Service. FlightWorks is a diverse company of dedicated aviation professionals, and because we care about the health and well-being of our employees and their families, we offer a comprehensive benefits package: Full-Time Employee Benefits Competitive salary 401(k) retirement plan Medical and dental insurance Prescription drug plan Vision care plan Healthcare Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Basic life and accidental death insurance, with optional elective coverage Optional spouse and dependent life insurance Short-term disability coverage and basic long-term disability insurance, with optional “buy-up” coverage Pet insurance

Requirements

• Applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Applicants must also display strong business software application skills (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• We are willing to train the right candidate – one that brings the ability to work hard, unquestionable integrity, and the desire to grow with FlightWorks!
• Possess an elevated level of situational awareness and ability to prioritize tasks in a constantly changing environment.
• Extremely meticulous with exceptional organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of dependability and flexibility regarding working hours.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative with sense of urgency in all matters.
• Independent, creative thinker.
• Ability to work flexible office hours and be available as required after hours.
• Ability to work in a professional team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Additional consideration will be given to those with aviation operations experience, corporate aircraft dispatchers, or similar positions.
• 4-year college degree or associates degree
• Dispatch/Aviation operations experience
• Dispatch license
• Collins FOS/FL33X experience
• Aviation and aircraft performance knowledge

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Lead Dispatcher for an elevated level of knowledge, accuracy, and teamwork to provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.
• Responsible for ensuring crewmembers are current and qualified for an assigned flight, including flight and duty time limitations, training, takeoff and landing currency, instrument currency, airman competency/proficiency check(s), medical, etc.
• Responsible for taking a proactive role in all international trip planning and coordination. This includes any communication with third-party handlers and efficient coordination between trip support personnel, Dispatchers, and crew members.
• Responsible for making daily crew assignments as directed by FlightWorks’ Lead Dispatcher and communicating those assignments to all crew members.
• Responsible for monitoring and selecting preferred vendor services such as FBOs, international support agencies, fuelers, caterers, hotels, and ground transportation services. This includes collecting vendor data, maintaining information in a centralized database.
• Responsible for notifying all bases and the ground support staff of daily aircraft departures and arrivals.
• Responsible for managing the internal Dispatch trip checklist and confirming completion of all items prior to execution of the flight.
• Responsible for reviewing, in collaboration with the assigned PIC, weather, NOTAMs, and TFRs for all scheduled airports for maximum operational awareness and making necessary recommendations related to operational impacts.
• Responsible for communicating with crew members in all stages of a trip including pre-flight, enroute and post-flight, utilizing all available communication methods such as cell phone, data-link messaging, air traffic control, and flight phone.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical and dental insurance
• Prescription drug plan
• Vision care plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic life and accidental death insurance, with optional elective coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage and basic long-term disability insurance, with optional “buy-up” coverage
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED