Part-Time: Dispatch Technician, Aviation - Aims Community College : Job Details

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Minimum Hourly Rate:

$21.24

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

* Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses

* Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest

* Aims Discount program

* Free parking on all campuses

* PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)

* Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values, BaJEDI (belonging, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion), and Innovation. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and has the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

Overseeing daily flight operations, including dispatching flights, maintaining compliance with FAA and TSA regulations, coordinating aircraft and simulator maintenance, providing instructional support, and delivering exceptional customer service. Perform a variety of tasks from scheduling flights to maintaining logbook records, ensuring safety, and assisting with aircraft logistics while upholding Aims Community College's aviation standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Duties:

* Perform opening and closing tasks of the Aims Flight Training Center

* Dispatch flights, ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration required security regulations, Federal Aviation Administration required logbook endorsements, and Aims Community College's Flight Operations Manual Procedures including but not limited to weather limitations, flight currency, and approved flight plans

* Coordinate the maintenance of all of Aims Flight Training Center's aircraft, vehicles, and simulators

* Audit aircraft and simulator maintenance and repair logbook records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations

* Provide instructional support to students and flight instructors

* Schedule flights and maximize aircraft utilization while ensuring priority in aircraft assignments according to established procedures

* Answer and direct incoming telephone calls

* Provide exceptional customer service to students, flight instructors, and visitors

* Comply with the Flight Operations Manual, Manual Aircraft Movement policy, and safety requirements as provided by the Aviation Department, Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and Airport Authorities

* Accurately record mechanical problems and relay that information to maintenance technicians

* Except for when taxiing, responsible for aircraft surface movement and logistics, including but not limited to the manual movement of aircraft in a timely and safe manner, aircraft fueling operations, towing operations, hangar securing, restaging between flights

* Perform a variety of manual tasks including but not limited to hangar cleaning, vehicle and aircraft washing, cleaning, and vacuuming

* Work outdoors, day, night, and in all weather conditions

* Attend a variety of public events to support the Aviation Department in a professional manner in accordance with Aims Community College's Goals, Mission, and Values

* Must be well-informed in Aims flight policies, procedures, and practices as defined in the Aims Flight Operations Manual as well as knowledgeable of Federal Aviation Regulations, Parts 43, 61, 91, and 141

* Must be able to pass a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment and possess Airport Operations Area privileges

* Other duties as assigned

Work Hours:

* Approximately 25 hours per week. Availability to work operational hours 4:30 AM to 8:00 PM, 7 days per week. Occasionally, shifts may require work outside of these hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Must possess an FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Airplane & Powerplant Mechanic Certificate, or equivalent

* Must be detail-oriented, possess exceptional communication, customer service skills, and maintain good working relationships with others

* Must have the ability to make decisions with multiple objectives and implement them in a safe, efficient manner, with and without direct supervision from the supervisor

* Must have the ability to plan and complete assigned duties on a regular and irregular schedule and follow oral and written directions

* This position requires the use of a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.

Required Documents:

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* Must possess an FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Airplane & Powerplant Mechanic Certificate, or equivalent

All Applicants:

* Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the Work Experience section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.

* Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.

* Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in Additional Job Description section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the My Experience section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page:

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application.

Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.