Military Mission Flight Dispatcher I

ForeFlight•Bethesda, MD

9d•$86,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provides operational flight planning, diplomatic clearance, aircraft and crew logistical coordination, information technology administration, and electronic navigational data management support for the 89th Operations Group Special Airlift Missions (SAM) fleet throughout mission planning and execution. This is an onsite position at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The role supports the timely and accurate completion of mission airfield suitability research, international flight planning, European flow control route validation, official diplomatic clearance messaging, and technical and logistical coordination for the 89th Airlift Wing’s SAM fleet and unit. The dispatcher works cooperatively with military and civilian mission planners and crew members to provide aviation flight planning and mission planning support for USAF VIP aircraft. Jeppesen ForeFlight provides aviation software solutions for Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation customers. Its integrated tools combine aeronautical data and aviation technology to support safety, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for clearance eligibility.
An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.
Must meet Export Control compliance requirements as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15; this includes a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Dispatch license, pilot’s license, instrument rating, or other aviation certifications.
At least 6 years of experience as a Mission Planner, Dispatcher, International Trip Planner, or in a similar capacity within an airline or military operations center.
Ability to work onsite at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of experience as a Mission Planner, Dispatcher, International Trip Planner, or in a similar capacity within an airline or military operations center.
Degree in Aviation or a master’s degree in a related field of study.
Pilot or aviation enthusiast.

Responsibilities

Conduct mission airfield suitability research.
Create international flight plans and validate European flow control routes.
Coordinate official organizational diplomatic clearance messaging and communications.
Provide technical and logistical coordination for the 89th Airlift Wing’s SAM fleet and unit.
Provide timely and accurate aviation flight planning and mission planning support for USAF VIP aircraft.
Work cooperatively with military and civilian mission planners and crew members.
Support the fleet through all phases of mission planning and execution.