Airline Jobs Updated 6/28/25

• Joint responsibility with the pilot in command for the safety and operational control of flights
• Authorizes, regulates, and controls flights according to government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flight
• Assures that appropriate personnel are informed of significant changes in the flight status, such as specific aircraft to be used on flights, aircraft changes, aircraft substitutions, delays, unscheduled landings, diversions or cancellations
• Preplans daily flight operations with primary emphasis on safety, efficiency, and economy consistent with passenger comfort and on-time performance
• Assures that appropriate personnel are informed of significant changes in the flight status such as specific aircraft to be used on flights, aircraft changes, aircraft substitutions, delays, unscheduled landings, diversions or cancellations
• Initiates operational flight information and time limit decision messages
• Assures availability of crew and aircraft for each scheduled departure
• Keeps informed of progress of all inbound flights entering control area, location of aircraft, and crews out of position during irregular operation
• Coordinates for optimum utilization of aircraft and crews during irregular operations(s)
• Issues instructions in his/her dispatch area, which require implementation by appropriate personnel in the performance of those phases of his/her duties pertinent to flight operations

The SkyWest OCC is a safety first, team-oriented, environment where our exceptional group of 200+ professionals successfully manage one of the most complex airline networks in the industry. As a SkyWest dispatcher you will receive industry-leading training in all aspects of flight planning and flight following, ensuring that all flights are planned safely, efficiently, and in compliance. Like technology? SkyWest Airlines is a consistent industry leader in technology solutions. If you enjoy an environment of camaraderie focused on excellence, this is the job for you.

• 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
• Complete any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Responsible for economics, passenger service and operational control of day-to-day flight operations
• Analyze and evaluate meteorological information to determine potential hazards to safety of flight and to select the most desirable and economic route of flight
• Compute the amount of fuel required for the safe completion of flight according to type of aircraft, distance of flight, maintenance limitations, weather conditions and minimum fuel requirements prescribed by Federal aviation regulations
• Prepare flight plans containing information such as maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, NOTAMS and other informational components required for the safe completion of flight
• Prepare and sign the dispatch release which is the legal document providing authorization for flight to depart
• Delays, or cancels flights if unsafe conditions threaten the safety of aircraft or passengers
• Monitor weather conditions, aircraft position reports, and aeronautical navigation charts to evaluate flight progress
• Update the pilot in command of significant changes to weather or flight plan and recommend flight plan alternates, such as changing course, altitude and if required, reroute landings with emphasis on safety and economy

• 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  

• 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
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control to ensure that MEL/CDL limitations or restrictions are evaluated and complied with

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;