Aircraft Flight Dispatcher

About This Role

The Aircraft Flight Dispatcher is responsible for the safety and execution of assigned flights, preparing and filing flight and ATC plans for international and trans-Pacific/Atlantic flights. The role involves providing comprehensive weather and operational briefings to flight crews and ensuring compliance with airline standard operating procedures. This position suits an individual with a strong understanding of flight operations and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the safety and execution of assigned flights
• Prepare and file computerized Flight and ATC plans for International, Trans-Pacific/Atlantic Flights
• Provide full weather/operational briefing to flight crews, analyze weather NOTAMS and ATC data to ensure safe operations and compliance with Airline SOP's
• Collaborate and partner with fellow dispatchers to ensure uninterrupted service for flight operations and to foster a positive work environment where all team members feel appreciated
• Complete, submit, and deliver all assigned reports in a timely manner to ensure flights take off on schedule
• Ensure compliance with airport regulations and airline requirements

Requirements

• FAA Flight Dispatch License
• Student Pilot acceptable as long as you have the ability to read weather/METER/NOTAMS/TAFS with verifiable flying hours
• Preparation/filing of computer flight and ATC plans for International: Trans-Pacific/Atlantic flights
• Provide full weather/operational briefing to flight crews
• Analyze weather, NOTAMS and ATC data to ensure safe operations and compliance with Airline specific SOP's
• Ability to handle heavy phone calls, emails providing all flight information /FLIFO to support vendors as well as liaise with Airport Authority for gates/parking assignments
• Must possess knowledge of flight planning software such as SITA/ARI NC/LIDO/JEPPESEN/SABER
• Must be able to complete airline specific training
• Must possess several years of experience conducting flight operations or utilizing flight operations systems in a similar capacity (such as, being a pilot)

Nice to have:

• Leadership and team management experience
• Advanced education

Benefits

• Additional $3.00 per hour override once certified for supported accounts
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

Important Details

• Schedule: Approx. 32-40 hours per week

About the Company

Pacific Aviation is a leading airport-handling provider dedicated to providing exceptional service for some of the world’s finest airlines. With over 30 years of success, the company currently supports three west coast major airports (LAX, SFO, & SEA) and is looking to expand to more locations across the U.S.