Airline Jobs Updated 4/19/26
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Welcome to the North American Flight Control (NAFC) jobs page. Here, you can find different job opportunities at airlines around the United States, compensation rates for different airlines and interview preparation! We have posted additional sections for crew scheduling and operations management opportunities as well!
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Airline Dispatch Pay
Industry Compensation
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Airline Dispatch Jobs
Aircraft Dispatcher- SkyWest Airlines
Responsibilities
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- Responsible for all aspects of preflight planning, including route analysis, route building, hazardous weather avoidance, field conditions, fuel planning, alternate selection, and performance planning.
- Responsible for issuing a dispatch or flight release for all assigned Company flights.
- Responsible for flight delay and cancelation.
- Responsible for flight following, including monitoring the progress of each flight, issuing information necessary to the safety of flight (changes related to weather, NOTAMs, air traffic), and canceling or re-dispatching when, in the opinion of the dispatcher or Pilot-in-Command, the flight is unable to operate or continue to operate safely.
- Must remain continually aware of the airworthiness and readiness status of all assigned aircraft.
- Must maintain situational awareness of weather, NOTAMs, instrument approach procedures, air traffic initiatives, and the current state of the national airspace system.
- Must be highly knowledgeable of FARs, NTSB, Hazardous Materials, and Company manuals
Aircraft Dispatcher- United Airlines
Responsibilities
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The Dispatcher is responsible for joint operational control with the Pilot in Command to ensure the safe, legal, and efficient operation of United Airlines flights in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and Company Manuals. The successful candidate possesses strong organizational skills and is detail oriented. Additionally, strong written and verbal communication skills accompanied by a high work ethic are a must.
· Prepares the flight release
· Monitors flight progress
· Analyzes and disseminates meteorological information, reviews maintenance limitations and calculates the amount of fuel required for safe flight
· Updates the pilot in command of significant changes to the flight plan and provides assistance during irregular and emergency situations
· Maintains qualification and competency in accordance with FAA and UAL requirements
· Interacts with other United Airlines’ departments including Maintenance Control, Operations Planning and Meteorology
Flight Follower- Western Global
Responsibilities
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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.
Aircraft Dispatcher- Air Wisconsin
Responsibilities
- Coordinate within Dispatch, Maintenance Control, Crew Scheduling, and other departments on cancellations, consolidations, special stops, diversions, ferry flights, extra sections, and other matters of day-to-day operations.
- Brief relieving Dispatch Coordinator of all operational problems/issues and weather conditions, MEL’s etc.
- Plan aircraft routings to maximize revenue and complete maintenance requirements.
- Develop day-to-day strategies to deal with weather, mechanical, crew shortages, or other operational considerations.
- Responsible for the daily archiving of the Sabre files.
- May supervise the Dispatchers in the absence of SOC Duty Manager or the director of System Operations.
Flight Control Agent- Lynden Air Cargo
Responsibilities
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- Ensure all flight operations comply with Company policies, FAA regulations, and Operations Specifications
- Evaluate current and forecasted weather, route conditions, and airport facilities before releasing each flight
- Share critical operational information—such as weather, facilities, and services—with the Pilot in Command (PIC) to support safe decision‑making
- Partner with the PIC to determine when a flight release needs to be amended or canceled to maintain safety
- Apply working knowledge of aircraft Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL), performance limitations, and weight and balance requirements
Aircraft Dispatcher- Mountain Air Cargo
Responsibilities
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- To plan, release and monitor flights in accordance with applicable Federal Regulations and Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. (MAC) policies and procedures
- Monitors the status of all company flights from the pre-flight planning, then from the time of departure until the completion of the flight
- Work in a Team Environment with a Positive Attitude
- Collects and disseminates weather and aeronautical information to Flight Crews
- Ensures all ground handling, deicing, fuel, landing/departure slots, and landing/overfly permits are in order prior to releasing a flight
- Identifies, anticipates, and takes corrective action to minimize actual/potential delays due to weather, scheduling, operations, crew legality, maintenance issues or any other operational disruption
- 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 regulations, and international policies
- Ensures that MEL/CDL limitations or restrictions are evaluated and complied with
Aircraft Dispatcher - GoJet Airlines
Responsibilities
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- Monitor the progress of flights. Remain constantly aware of location and status of all company aircraft
- Issue necessary information for the safety of the flight
- Cancel or amend (121) flights if, in the opinion of the Dispatcher or Pilot-in-Command, the flight cannot operate or continue to operate safely as planned and released
- Monitor the weather along flight routes, and dispatch aircraft and crews
- Will be knowledgeable of applicable CFRs, company policy and procedures, aircraft performance, limitations and characteristics which pertain to operational control of all Trans States aircraft
- Orchestrate irregular operations such as over-fly, divert repositions and/or maintenance ferry flight with Maintenance Control, Crew Scheduling and affected stations
Flight Follower - Kalitta Charters II
Responsibilities
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- Monitor the status of planned and in progress flights from the point of origin to the final destination
- Release flights in accordance with all Kalitta Charters II applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Collect and disseminate weather and aeronautical information to the PIC by preparing flight plans
- Ensure all ground handling, deicing, fuel, landing/departure slots, and landing/overfly permits are in order before releasing a flight
- Identify, anticipate, and take corrective action to minimize actual/potential delays due to weather, scheduling, operations, crew legality, and maintenance issues
- Advise appropriate personnel of potential/actual delays and conditions affecting the safety of the flight
Airline Crew Scheduling Jobs
Crew Scheduling Specific Jobs
Crew scheduling plays an important role within an airline control center! Crew schedulers are integral to the airlines daily successes by sourcing crewmembers as irregularities impact the daily operation.
Crew Scheduler- Frontier Airlines
- Monitor and maintain federal legality and contractual compliance of flight crew member schedules for a 24 hour/7-day operation.
- Coordinate with other System Operations Control (SOC) personnel, Flight Operations and Inflight management to ensure a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation.
- Effectively communicate with crew members regarding federal regulations, CBA compliance, reassignments and accommodations.
- Assign uncovered flying in accordance with federal regulations, contract rules, crewmember qualifications and established company policy and procedure.
- Confirm monthly schedule integrity by processing flight crew member requests, leave of absence coding and required training events.
- Utilize multiple and varied software systems to complete assigned tasks.
Airline Operations Management Jobs
Ops Management Specific Jobs
Looking to beef up your resume with a leadership or Operations Management opportunities? Check out these jobs!
Operations Control Center Specialist- Mountain Air Cargo
Purpose of Position
- Make, change, and reorganize pilot flight schedules based on operational need.
- Communicate changes to flight schedules with crewmembers over the phone and email.
- Book and change any travel arrangements for flight crew members.
- Participate in a ten-week schedule bidding project.
- Assist flight operations / dispatchers with questions regarding flight schedules.
- Assist in the planning of required company aircraft movements for maintenance.
- Coordinate with flight training to assist with providing crewmember availability for training events.
- Act as OCC Specialist / Travel Logistics Coordinator if necessary.
- Maintain a professional and positive attitude while interacting with all internal and external employees.
SOC Duty Manager- Global X
Purpose of Position
- Conducts departmental briefing and delegates responsibility to the dispatchers and coordinators on duty.
- Ensures shift pass down is completed between all OCC personnel.
- Monitors the OCC on duty personnel roster, and reports any irregularities to the Manager of OCC.
- Will ensure personnel carry out duties and responsibilities in a professional matter which includes but is not limited to ensuring the compliance with GlobalX dress and grooming policy, attendance, etc.
- Maintain dispatcher qualification and perform Dispatcher duties when workload requires it.
- Recommends changes to the Flight Operations Manual and Dispatch Operations Manual and Operations Specifications.
- Detects and reports software issues and submits tickets as necessary
- The oncoming OCC Duty Manger must verify weather data and become familiar with the overall weather affecting the areas of operations
SOC Duty Manager - National Airlines
Purpose of Position
- Participates in the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with the responsibilities detailed in the Safety Management System Manual.
- Maintains coordination between all departments, internal and external, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective performance for the airline operation and customer satisfaction, using the sequence of events as guidance.
- Recording or ensuring all delays are accurately recorded in Aims.
- When required, is the single point of contact for upper management for the operational status and outlook for all company operations with the most extreme focus on the next 24 hours of operation, with additional foresight for the next 72 hours.
- In arriving at decisions relating to flight movements, originations, cancellations, or consolidations, the Duty Manager shall consider:
Air Operations Controller- Amazon Air
Purpose of Position
- - Proactively monitor all aircraft movement activity to identify, address, and prevent potential issues
- Monitor all inbound/outbound customer package movements and escalate issues as required to protect the flight schedule
- Develop and execute effective service recovery plans as necessary
- Liaise with AIR's air carriers, ground handlers, and other service providers to help facilitate on-time operations
- Continually assess and communicate the operational status of all assigned flights and/or gateways
- Review, analyze, and monitor present and forecast weather conditions for all assigned areas of operation
- Partner with all stakeholders to resolve irregularities, disruptions, cancellations, extended delays, or other impactful issues
Manager - ATC Operations- Atlas Air
Purpose of Position
- Provide expert Air Traffic Control (ATC) procedural guidance to Flight Operations and Dispatch, ensuring all flight releases comply with domestic and international air traffic regulations while maximizing operational efficiency and airspace access.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with global ATC facilities and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) to remain current on regulatory changes, reducing flight plan rejections, airspace violations, and ATC-related delays.
- Maintain advanced proficiency in dispatch systems including Flight Planning, Takeoff and Landing Performance, Weather Applications, and Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) communications to ensure legal, accurate, and performance-optimized flight releases.
- Analyze current ATC requirements against fleet Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) capabilities to define dispatch limitations, particularly during Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) scenarios, protecting compliance and preventing unauthorized airspace entry.
Aircraft Router- Frontier Airlines
Purpose of Position
- Initially assign and change tails assignments for all flights, adjusting all routings to maximize operational efficiency to the greatest extent possible.
- Coordinator fleet routing to meet all scheduled and future maintenance requirements.
- Manage day-of routing to maximize operational and on-time efficiency, including crew routing and connections, airport operations’ needs, to reduce delays to the greatest extent possible.
- Coordinate the movement and routing of all cancellations, extra sections, charter flights and any additional/unscheduled operations.
- Maintain constant communication with all operational departments regarding aircraft availability and needs.
SOC Duty Manager- Sun Country Airlines
Purpose of Position
- Proactively and effectively manage the daily flight operations within the System Operations Control Center to ensure the daily operations are conducted in the most efficient manner, while ensuring safety and compliance requirements and customer satisfaction.
- Maximize utilization of our fleet and synergistic lines of business by coordinating with Crew Services, Dispatch, Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, Charters, and other stakeholders on cancellations, consolidations, special stops, delays, ferry flights, and other matters of day-to-day operations.
- Provide the tactical operational oversight necessary to achieve company determined safety, on time performance, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Monitor the short-term schedule to verify that the aircraft are routed in an efficient and effective manner based on route requirements and technical operation’s needs.
- Develop and implement disruption recovery plans during abnormal operations and delay situations, which are focused on safety, customer needs, and customer satisfaction.
Part 135/91 Job Opportunities
Part 135/91 Job Opportunities
We're excited to also share Part 135 job opportunities! Under Part 135, based on federal regulations you won't be utilizing your aircraft dispatcher certificate, however many Part 135 operators desire candidates that do have a FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.
Dispatcher- NetJets
- Provides the highest level of safety and service for all Flight Crews, owners and employees by creating accurate, compliant flight-plans to include routing, weight & balance, and aircraft performance. Assesses departure/arrival weather to determine trip feasibility. Communicates with Owner Services and alters aircraft destinations as necessary. Files flight-plans with the Air Traffic Control System. Utilizes all available tools to ensure safety and regulatory compliance are met or exceeded. Exercises joint release responsibility in conjunction with the flight crew in the interest of safety.
- Anticipates and proactively takes action to resolve future trip/dispatch events, situations, and opportunities.
- Flight Following as workload allows.
- Continuously looks for best practices and ways to integrate process improvement and efficiencies in the job function.
Flight Follower- Cape Air
- Oversees the safe operation of the daily company flight schedule.
- With access to all information integral to the operation, acts as the center of communication for pilots, station operations agents, maintenance personnel, and flight management personnel
- Performs his/her duties from System Operations Control (SOC) at the company's Hyannis headquarters.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of FLIFO
- Assigned a desk for his/her duty period
- Required to complete a Competency Check with an Air Transport Supervisor (ATS), will receive “solo” sign off
- Required to complete Competency Check after annual recurrent training or after a retraining event
- Follows each flight in assigned region to completion and checks NOTAMs, station and enroute weather in assigned region for legality and potential flight disruption.
- Maintains an open, two-way dialogue with the SOC Supervisors.
- Works with a “Team Approach” to desk coverage
- When a higher than expected workload is encountered due to weather, delays, mechanical irregularities or other disruptions, Flight Followers will assist other members of the team with communications, coordination and other duties in order to make situation more manageable.
Operations Control Specialist- Apollo Med Flight
- Provides weather briefings, including current and forecast weather along the planned route of flight.
- Dissemination of aviation information such as NOTAMS and TFRs.
- Provides two-way communications to pilots.
- Monitor the progress of all flight operations.
- Maintain enhanced situational awareness.
- Manages multiple tasks in parallel.
- Participates in the preflight risk analysis in compliance with 14 CFR §135.617.
Flight Coordinator- Best Jets International
- Scheduling/planning and booking executive and guest travel on BJI aircraft in a safe and efficient manner while complying with all applicable FAR’s company policies, and procedures.
- Ensure efficient use of Best Jets aircraft and when necessary, exploring alternative options in a cost-saving effort.
- Coordinate scheduled flight operations with Chief Pilot/PIC.
- Collaborate with outside service providers for international flights.
- Orchestrate aircraft services, fueling, ground transportation and catering services.
- Maintain and monitor the status of all planned flights in progress from the point of origin to destination.
Dispatch Agent- Grant Aviation
- Determine flight routes.
- Designate pilot(s) and aircraft for each flight.
- Record required fuel load.
- Record passenger and freight load.
- Prepare Flight Manifest forms.
- Conducts flight following duties.
- Notify the Director of Operations of any abnormal occurrence regarding any phase of operation.
- Responsible for notifying maintenance when advised by flight crews of maintenance issues.
- Ensure revision data company aircraft are forwarded to those aircraft as expeditiously as possible.
- Track and maintain crew operational legality.
- Assist with the financial recording and tracking for receipts and billings, as directed by the Station Manager or President.
Flight Controller- Tropic Ocean Airways
- Schedule flight crew to ensure adherence with company and FAA regulations regarding currency and flight/duty limitations.
- Schedule all aircraft for charter, scheduled service and maintenance.
- Monitor the progress for each flight.
- Stay informed of current weather conditions and associated rescheduling needs.
- Keep appropriate company personnel advised of flight progress as required.
- Remain current on available resources and training to facilitate an effective scheduling operation.
- Work closely with maintenance, guest experience, and VIP departments.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in situations of unexpected scheduling events such as weather or maintenance issues.
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