Airline Jobs Updated 3/30/25

• Prepares dispatch release, a contract between the pilot-in-command and the dispatcher for each flight.
• Plans flights considering the effects of enroute winds and weather, balancing safety and economy.
• Determines the minimum fuel supply necessary for the safe completion of the flight including any required alternate airports.
• Calculates aircraft performance. Must be thoroughly familiar with reported and forecast weather conditions on the route to be flown. 
• Provides pilot in command with preflight briefing including aircraft and flight status as well as providing all current reports or information on airport conditions and irregularities of navigation facilities and all available weather reports and forecasts for weather phenomena that may affect the safety of the flight.
• Monitors the progress of each flight.
• Issues necessary information for the safety of the flight.
• Cancels or re-dispatches a flight if the flight cannot operate or continue to operate safely as planned or released.
• Recommends flight plan alternatives.

Weather Forecasting

• Preparation of the Dispatch Release considering weather planning, fuel planning, aircraft airworthiness, and routing strategy for all aircraft under his/her operational control.
• Maintain flight and weather records in accordance with Federal Air regulations to include other data deemed necessary by the Company.

Flight Following

• Monitor the progress of, and issue the necessary information for, the safety of each flight under their operational control.
• Provide adequate assistance to crews and outstations in planning and expediting each flight under his/her control and consistently monitor factors (i.e., weather, air traffic control, maintenance, etc.), which may affect the outcome of the flight.

Compliance Monitoring

• Remain acutely aware of passenger loads and overall passenger service when flight planning, taking into consideration Federal Air Regulations and prudent safety practices.
• Coordination of Flight activities (routine and non-routine) with various agencies and Company personnel involved in the operation of a flight under his/her control.
• Respond to accidents/incidents by initiating notification and properly documenting all information.
• Assist the Dispatch Supervisor and Manager of Systems Control in maintaining the Flight Control Center with regard to equipment, procedures, and other operations and duties deemed necessary.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs
  Performs other duties as assigned.

• Directly responsible for Operational Control of company aircraft according to FAR’s and Company procedures via chain of command through Director of Flight Operations. 
• Plan each flight departure with the primary emphasis on safety, compliance, and schedule continuity.
• Analyzes and evaluates information regarding weather and airport conditions to anticipate changes that may affect aircraft operations.
• Computes fuel requirements according to type of aircraft, distance, weather conditions, destination alternates(s) and FARs.
• Prepares flight plans and signs flight releases containing such information as maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs, PIREPs, and other information required for the safe completion of the flight.
• Assist the pilot in command of an aircraft with an emergency by providing any assistance necessary to ensure safe completion of the flight.
• Monitor the progress of each flight under Operational Control to ensure release compliance and update flight crew of significant changes to weather or flight plan and recommends alternative means in the interest of safety as needed.
• Authorized to delay or divert a flight if unsafe conditions pose a threat to the safety of the crew members, aircraft, cargo, or flight.

Monitors the status of all planned flights (scheduled, chartered, or ad hoc), and flights in progress from the point of origin to final destination (flight following);

 Releases flights in accordance with all Kalitta Air applicable policies, procedures and regulatory requirements;

 Collects and disseminates weather and aeronautical information to the PIC by preparing Flight Operations paperwork;

 Ensures all ground handling, deicing, fuel, landing/departure slots, and landing/overfly permits are in order before releasing a flight;

 Identifies, anticipates, and takes corrective action to minimize actual/potential delays due to weather, scheduling, operations, crew legality, and maintenance issues;

 Advises appropriate personnel of potential/actual delays and conditions affecting safety of flight;

 Coordinates with Maintenance Control to ensure aircraft status will permit the intended operation to be conducted safely and in accordance with applicable ATC, government laws, and International policies;

 Ensures that MEL/CDL limitations or restrictions are evaluated and complied with;

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• Update and maintain flight schedule database
• Monitors each flight with respect to the following:
  • Departure of the flight from the place or origin and arrival at the place or destination, including intermediate stops and any diversions from the intended flight and/or route to be flown.
  • Maintenance and mechanical delays encountered at places of origin, destination, and intermediate stops.
  • Any known conditions that may adversely affect the safety of flight.
• Responsible for ensuring that the required data, as defined in WGA’s approved/accepted manuals, is prepared and provided to crewmembers prior to departure. This includes, but is not limited to, the required weather reports, NOTAMS, weight and balance, airport analysis, etc.
• Responsible, in conjunction with the Pilot in Command, for the preparation and issuance of the flight release in accordance with WGA’s approved/accepted, as applicable, procedures under 14 CFR Part 121.
• Monitor the progress of the flight, weather conditions, destination and alternate airport status and ascertain when deviations from planned flight are necessary. If a deviation is required, initiate contact with aircraft.
• Ensures flight crewmembers are briefed on the status of the aircraft with regards to mechanical discrepancies/irregularities, MEL/CDL deferrals, and any other items that may affect the intended flight prior to the release of the flight and during all flight operations.
• Reports and records all irregularities encountered that involve mechanical, operational, safety, or emergency situations that could affect the intended flight.