ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Releases, coordinates and monitors the operation of all Company aircraft in cooperation with the assigned Captain. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all information regarding dispatching of Company aircraft. Dispatches, reroutes, delays and/or cancels flights in accordance with regulations and Company policies/procedures. Provides the Captain with all available current reports or information that may affect the safety of a flight. Monitors the progress of each flight and initiates changes in clearances before or during a flight as appropriate. Initiates emergency procedures in accordance with emergency authority and the information provided in the Emergency section of this manual. Maintains records and reports as required by the Flight Operations Department or regulations, as appropriate. Responsible for the scheduling of Pilots in accordance with applicable Federal Air Regulations. Produces the daily flight schedule for Aloha Air Cargo. Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager - Systems Control (Chief Dispatcher). The qualifications for this position are contained in the Dispatch Manual. Minimum Qualifications:
- High School equivalency required, Bachelor Degree preferred.
- Must have a FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certificate.
- 1 to 3 years of airline operations experience in Dispatch, Flight Operations or Air Traffic Control is preferred.
- Must meet the FAR minimum requirements for a Dispatcher (14 CFR 121.641 and 121.463)
- Must be able to read and understand aviation text weather, maps and weather graphics.
- Must be able to analyze route structure, weather conditions, aircraft capabilities and emergency situations to select the best course of action.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, high stress environment
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, 5-year background check, 10-year criminal history check and security threat assessment.
COMPENSATION This position starts at $27.33 per hour. BENEFITS
- Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and vision
- Company-provided benefits such as life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program
- Competitive 401k match program with zero vesting period
- Annual bonus and salary review programs
- Competitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidays
- Reimbursement benefits for fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annually
- Plus, other employee benefits and appreciation events throughout the year.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
