Airline Jobs Updated 6/4/26
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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
Click on the link below to view a spread sheet of reported salaries of aircraft dispatchers from around the industry. Please keep in mind, this spread sheet is a 3rd party document and North American Flight Control LLC assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or correct valuations of salaries. If you have a questions about an airlines compensation, please contact the airline directly.
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Airline Dispatch Jobs
Aircraft Dispatcher- Mesa Airlines
- Prepare dispatch releases for Domestic, Flag and Supplemental operations
- Analyze and evaluate meteorological information to determine potential hazards to safety of flight
- Monitor weather conditions, aircraft position reports, and aeronautical navigation charts to evaluate flight progress
- Record departure and arrival times of flights and keep flight information systems updated
- Provide weather information to flight crews and continuously monitors for changes. Update the flight crew of significant changes to weather, field conditions or Air Traffic concerns and makes recommendations for changes to the original plan, as needed, in the interest of safety
- Coordinate diversions with station operations to ensure the best possible passenger experience
- Communicate all non-routine operations and complete appropriate forms and reports
- Initiate emergency procedures and notifications when necessary
Aircraft Dispatcher- United Airlines
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
Flight Follower- Western Global Airlines
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.
Flight Follower- Grid Iron Air
Responsibilities
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· Utilize all available resources to make decisions that will maintain the highest level of safety
· Coordinate with the PIC to determine fuel requirements, alternate airports, route to be flown, aircraft performance, MEL restrictions, weather and NOTAMS.
· Execute a flight release setting forth the conditions under which the flight will be conducted.
· Flight Following - monitor each flight with respect to: 1) Departure of the flight from the origin and arrival at destination, including intermediate stops and any diversions from the intended flight and/or route to be flown. 2) Maintenance and mechanical delays encountered at places of origin, destination, and intermediate stops. 3) Any known conditions that may adversely affect the safety of flight.
· Ensure the required weather reports, available weather forecasts, or a combination thereof, from an approved weather reporting source as defined in Company OpSpecs are provided to the Flight Crew for the origin, route of flight, destination, and alternates. This data must be included with the flight release.
· Ensure data is prepared and provided to the Flight Crew prior to departure. This includes, but is not limited to, Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), airport analysis, etc.•
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 Services Coordinator- Endeavor Airlines
- Ensure efficient utilization of pilots and flight attendants as well as day-to-day tracking of their attendance.
- Be a resource for crewmembers.
- Communicate schedule changes to crewmembers in a timely manner.
- Ensure all crewmember assignments are in accordance with FAA mandated regulations and company policies.
- Maintain the integrity of the flight schedule by ensuring all segments have been assigned to a legal crew.
- Resolve flight crew legality problems and rest requirements based on appropriate regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Maintain changes to flight crew schedules initiated by dispatch.
- Process trip swaps, trip drops, absence calls, and other daily schedule modifications.
- Ensure crewmember hotels are reserved and deadhead/ground transportation passes are provided when required.
- Coordinate cancels and reposition flights with dispatch.
- Ensure compliance with FARs, contract requirements, and departmental guidelines.
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!
Aircraft Dispatch Coordinator- PSA Airlines
Purpose of Position
- Maintain operational reliability, completion factor and on-time performance goals while adhering to Federal Regulations and prudent safety practices.
- Formulate and introduce strategy involving aircraft routing and crew scheduling; act as the central collector for options and alternative plans and then act with clear direction based on those plans.
- Implement and coordinate emergency procedures in case of an incident/accident involving a Company aircraft.
- Coordinate with agencies and listed personnel in accordance with Federal Regulations, American Eagle Group, and PSA Airlines, Inc. procedures.
- Provide necessary oversight of all OCC personnel on shift and assist dispatchers in the execution of their duties as needed.
- Assist the Manager of Dispatch in maintaining dispatch processes as dictated by Federal Regulation and the Company Operations Manual, ensuring compliance in all areas.
- Provide assistance with other OCC responsibilities deemed necessary by the Director, Operations Control Center.
- Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
Director of System Operations-Air Wisconsin
Purpose of Position
- Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment
- Manages Crew Scheduling and Dispatch Departments.
- Prepare the daily system briefing.
- Trouble shoot software problems.
- Conduct briefings and meetings for management and other groups to advise of significant problems/issues that jeopardize the achievement of operating objectives.
- Complete various projects as assigned by senior management.
- Prepare budget and budget variance reports.
- Attendance is considered an essential responsibility.
Manager on Duty -Dispatch-Endeavor Air
Purpose of Position
- Provide daily direction and guidance to the Dispatchers, Dispatch Training Specialists, and Sector Supervisors to support the operation.
- Provide direction with Crew Services and Maintenance to ensure crew legality and aircraft safety.
- Manage the routing of aircraft in compliance with maintenance planning requirements while keeping the flight schedule intact and running on time.
- Assist and direct dispatchers with decisions pertaining to cancellations, consolidations, special stops, ferry flight, and extra sections with high regard for safety, regulatory compliance, and economic consideration.
- Trains staff in accordance with FARs, conduct release audits, and Dispatcher competency checks. May act as training instructor for new hire and recurrent training.
- Enter and maintain company NOTAMS. Build dispatch records.
- Maintain and update routes in the Sabre system in coordination with Sr. Manager, Dispatch.
- Manage irregular flight operations with OCC Duty Manager.
- Provide operational control on a daily basis; maintain knowledge on all FAA regulations pertaining to the Flight Operations Department and proficiency pertaining to job requirements.
- Collaborate with ACC, Crew Services, Maintenance, Flight Ops, and Inflight on staffing matters while ensuring the highest level of teamwork between departments.
Operations Controller-Atlas Airlines
Purpose of Position
- Maintain AIMS operating system database with aircraft dispositions
- Build and manage flight schedules in AIMS
- Process customer’s operational requests (i.e. schedule changes, courier listing requests, etc.)
- Research and set up required ground support for commercial charter flights, AMC missions, and diversions.
- Act as the main point of contact (POC) for the 72-hour window of operation for customers, ops teams and ground ops staff.
- Communicate l information/changes to all affected stations, vendors and departments.
- Review reports for operational data and update the operating system as necessary
- Monitor all flight activity including researching and coding delays
- Assist customers with operational issues and offline flying when requested.
- Assist customers with information on the movement of their shipments.
- Act as a liaison between System Control and all other GCC department staff.
System Controller-Omni Airlines
Purpose of Position
- Oversee and coordinate all day-to-day airlines activities
- Coordinate flow of operational information to all departments and stations for use in planning
- Monitor, maintain and address issues with on-time performance, baggage handling, flight irregularities and caliber of service
- Responsible for airline recovery plans during times of disruption to the flight schedule and directing staff in irregular operations handling (diversions, cancelled flights, over-sale, delays, etc.)
- Analyze future airline operations and assign/route aircraft to ensure all operational needs are fulfilled
- Update and publish aircraft schedules communicated to the rest of the airline
- Communicate all aircraft movements to the customer, down-line stations, and throughout the company
- Prepare daily operational reports to communicate on-time performance and delay metrics
- Responsible for enforcing and demanding compliance with all Company rules, regulations, and directives
Airline Operations Control Center 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.
Flight Support Specialist-ATI Airlines
Purpose of Position
The Flight Support Specialist provides support to the dispatchers, takes pilot debrief phone calls, analyzes when enroute delay codes are needed, accurate record keeping in accordance with FAA requirements, Customs paperwork generation and communication, coordinate and ensure Jeppesen manual updates are completed , create numerous daily reports for the dispatchers and supervisors, verification of jumpseat eligible persons through Dept. of Homeland Security and CASS. Update flight tracking system for all aircraft reroutes, diversions, etc. Provide timely assistance to aircraft dispatchers. Manage schedules for the airline in the Sabre system. Monitor aircraft flight progress and tracking and record information.
Job Functions:
- Pilot debriefs/answering phones/aircraft weight & balance entry, close-outs
- Generating and reconciling reports (fuel, max load, etc.)
- Gendec paperwork/customs paperwork/submit APIS filings with CBP
- Sabre Flight system updates/reroutes/desk assign/data entry
- Passenger entry/research/updates/CASS verifications/Jumpseat requests
- Jeppesen updates, 10-10’s ops manuals (FAA required), department updates
- Office supplies/work orders/copiers/printers
- Build and make changes daily Charter schedule (analysis, research, entry, creation)
- Process & maintain 30-day NOTOC files
- Various analytical Sabre reports for internal and external customers
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
- Escalate significant issues to NCC Air Operations Managers for visibility and resolution
- Monitor and manage AIR network capacity
- Monitor and manage capacity of ULDs and bags across the AIR network
Senior Manager SOC Operations- Frontier Airlines
Purpose of Position
- Ensure that all Frontier flight operations are conducted in a safe manner, compliant with all applicable FARS, contractual obligations and company procedures.
- Assist Sr. Director, System Operations Control with command-and-control of day-to-day operations.
- Monitor all flight and operational activity, coordinating and implementing recovery plans as necessary. Manage irregular operations strategic planning and communications.
- Examines and recommends changes to improve the quality and efficiency of the operation. Creates, communicates and executes operational plans aimed at preventing disruptions.
- Manage revenue-based decisions, including cancellations, downgrades and significant delays which result in passenger disruption.
- Monitor daily performance. Facilitate briefings and communication for senior management and all operational groups, advising of significant problems/issues jeopardizing operational efficiency. Acts as liaison to senior management regarding day-to-day operations.
- Provide effective leadership within SOC, promoting all corporate and operational objectives.
- Responsible for supervising SOC managers, insuring the proper execution of their assigned duties.
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.
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.
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 Operations Scheduler- Warner Bros. Studios
- Plan, schedule, and manage all aspects of corporate aircraft operations, including trip build, flight following, and operational control
- Ensure all flight requests comply with company aircraft policy, required approvals, and safety standards
- Build and maintain accurate flight itineraries, crew assignments, and aircraft utilization in the system of record
- Monitor crew duty and rest requirements and coordinate with the Pilot in Command to ensure operational feasibility and compliance
- Coordinate aircraft handling, fuel, catering, ground transportation, crew lodging, and other trip logistics
- Partner with Maintenance to schedule routine and unscheduled maintenance and ensure aircraft readiness
- Coordinate domestic and international flight requirements, including overflight and landing permits, customs, and immigration logistics
- Perform flight following and actively manage operational changes or disruptions, escalating issues to Flight Operations leadership as required
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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