Dispatcher

Alaska Airlines • Seatac, WA

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About The Position

The Dispatcher leads the safe conduct of operational control for planning, dispatching, releasing, and moving Company aircraft over assigned routes. This is a union-represented position on Alaska Airlines’ flight operations team, which supports safe and enjoyable guest experiences and the airline’s operational goals.

Requirements

• Valid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher’s Certificate.
• Sound working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, weather, and technical dispatch skills.
• Ability to work any shift or day of the week in a 24/7/365 operation.
• Ability to successfully complete all ground training requirements and dispatcher proficiencies specified in the Dispatcher Training Manual.
• Ability to possess and/or obtain a current passport before the start date, with unrestricted access in and out of the United States; employees with non-U.S. passports must have appropriate travel documentation. Must be able to fly unrestricted in and out of all countries where Alaska Airlines operates.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Minimum age of 23.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year college degree, preferably in an aviation-related field; or five years of airline operations experience; or three years of recent flight dispatch experience; or a combination of these, including some college and/or a two-year college degree.

Responsibilities

• Brief crews before flights and provide updates as needed about weather, Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs), field conditions, and airport facilities.
• Distribute flight plans and flight releases, reroute flights as necessary, and calculate appropriate fuel loads.
• Conduct assigned flight operations in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure information needed to perform dispatch duties is available and current at the start of each shift.
• Maintain operational control of assigned flights through effective flight monitoring.
• Monitor and update FLIFO.
• Initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
• Coordinate with appropriate parties during irregular operations.
• Apply MEL/CDL penalties as appropriate.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous 401(k) match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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