Airline Jobs Updated 5/30/23
Jobs, Jobs and Jobs!
Welcome to the North American Flight Control (NAFC) jobs page. Here, you can find different job opportunities at airlines around the United States. We have posted additional sections for crew scheduling and operations management opportunities as well!
If you're an airline recruiter, please reach out to us with your job opportunity and we'd be happy to post it. You can contact us here!
Airline Dispatch Jobs
Mesa Airlines - Dispatch Supervisor
Essential Job Functions:
- Pre-flight planning, delay and dispatch release of a flight in compliance with 121 and the operations specifications
- Cancels and re-dispatches flights
- Ensure communications and navigations facilities meet FAA requirements prior to dispatch and monitoring all NOTAM's along filed routes
- Prepares and signs dispatch release
- Monitors weather conditions, aircraft positions reports and aeronautical navigation charts
Mesa Airlines - Flight Dispatcher
Essential Job Functions:
Authorizes, regulates and controls flights according to government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flights.
- 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
- Originate and disseminate flight information to others within the company including stations and reservations. This is the source of information provided to the traveling public
ATI - Flight Dispatcher
Job Functions:
- Prepares domestic and international flight releases in compliance with all FAA regulations and ATI’s specifications. Files flight plan with all necessary ATC units and confirms receipt. Provides Flight Crew, prior to departure and while in flight, with all information necessary for dispatching a flight including weather forecasts, airport conditions, navigational aid status, and NOTAMS.
- Determines fuel load.
- Calculates max payload. If there is a change in the “Max Payload” on a flight, notifies the Supervisor and System Control immediately
- In-flight monitoring and debriefing of each assigned flight. Before completing duty shift, ensures that all active flights have been properly passed to another qualified Flight Follower on the next shift, and that any delays or abnormal situations have been thoroughly communicated.
- Advises of any operational problems or changes pertaining to assigned flights; communicates and coordinates any deviations to plan with the Supervisor and communicate with System Control, Maintenance Control and Flt Crews.
- Performs other and related duties as required
Northern Air Cargo - Flight Dispatcher (Flight Follower)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 in order 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 situation 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.
- Must be able to maintain competency, by passing all competency checks oral and written. Including recurrency training and general company training.
- Must be able to work a schedule accommodating a 24/7 operation with minimal supervision.
- Professionalism, accuracy, and excellent communication skills required.
National Airlines - Flight Dispatcher
- Monitor the progress of each flight, issuing necessary information for the safety of the flight, canceling or re-dispatching a flight if, in his opinion or the opinion of the Pilot In Command, the flight cannot operate or continue to operate safely as planned or released.
- Responsible for initiation, release, continuation, diversion, and termination of a flight in compliance with 14 CFR Part 121 Domestic, Flag and Supplemental Regulations and/or 91, as applicable, National Airlines approved/accepted, as applicable, manuals, and the OpSpecs.
- Provides the dispatch release of, and operational control over all of the daily flight operations of National Airlines in accordance with 14 CFR Part 121 Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Regulations and National Airlines company policy and procedures, in order to provide safe, comfortable, efficient, economical, and reliable service to National Airlines customers and guests.
- Responsible, in conjunction with the Pilot in Command, for the preparation and issuance of the Dispatch Release in accordance with National Airlines approved/accepted, as applicable, procedures under 14 CFR Parts 121 and 91, as appropriate.
- Responsible for providing the Pilot in Command with all available current reports or information on airport conditions and irregularities of navigation facilities that may affect the safety of the flight.
Net Jets - Flight Dispatcher
Primary Job Duties
- 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.
Global Crossing Airlines- Flight Dispatcher
Want to join one of the fastest-growing charter airline companies in the industry? We specialize in ACMI and wet-lease charters for VIP, professional sports, entertainment passengers, and more. GlobalX also is expected to begin cargo operations in early 2022. Our Fleet currently has six (6) stunning AIRBUS A320/1 aircraft and is expected to have fifteen planes by December of 2022. Joining the GlobalX team means you get to work with some of the most experienced professionals in the airline industry, providing the opportunity to learn and grow in your career. Why join the GlobalX Team?Competitive Pay, Health Insurance paid entirely by the company, vision, dental, Health Savings Account, vacation, sick time, and supplemental benefits. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare the Dispatch Release for each flight between specified points as
- assigned
- For Domestic/Flag operations, is jointly responsible with the Captain for the operational control of the flight
- For Supplemental Operations, dispatchers have been delegated the authority to perform the following functions:
- Monitor the progress of each flight from place of origin to the place of destination, including intermediate stops and diversions
- Issue necessary information for the safety of flight
- Cancel or re-release a flight if, in their opinion or the opinion of the Captain or VPFO (DO), the flight cannot operate or continue to operate safely as planned or released
- Maintain current information concerning restricted areas and navigational facilities pertinent to those routes over which they release flights and advise the Captain as necessary
- Ensure compliance with all flight planning and flight filing requirements for special areas of navigation including RVSM
- Provide the Captain all available current reports and information concerning airport conditions or adverse weather phenomena, such as clear air turbulence, thunderstorms, volcanic ash, low altitude wind shear, etc., for each route to be flown and each airport to be used
- Ensure the two-way communications system between the OCC and the aircraft, as provided by the Company, is available for all points along the legs for which the aircraft is to be released, and aircraft-to-ATC communications are also available to control the anticipated operation
Frontier Airlines - Flight Dispatcher
Responsible for operational control of Frontier Airlines flights and jointly responsible with Captain for the preflight planning, delay and dispatch release of flights in compliance with Title 14 CFR, Part 121 and Frontier Operations Specifications.
Essential Functions
- 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.
- Coordinates aircraft diversions and recoveries.
iAero Airlines - Flight Dispatcher
Essential Functions
- Releases flights in accordance with all IAero Airways policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitors the status of assigned flights, and flights in progress – including in-flight communication.
- Collects, evaluates, and disseminates weather and aeronautical information to the PIC.
- Determines airport suitability and risk assessment.
- Maintains and supports key flight data on IAero Airways flight tracking software.
- Applies corrective action to minimize actual or potential delays due to weather, aircraft maintenance, operations, crew legality, or other disruptions.
- Advises appropriate company personnel of actual or potential delays and conditions affecting the safety of a flight, including situations with weather, regulatory flight restrictions or scheduling.
- Coordinates with Maintenance Control to ensure aircraft status can operate safely and in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Ensures that MEL/CDL limitations or restrictions are evaluated and complied with.
- Complies with all applicable health and safety regulations.
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 - Mesa Airlines
- Oversee and process schedule adjustments within duty limitations for pilots and flight attendants
- Ensure effective crewmember placement for all flights while maintaining an internal customer experience with crewmembers.
- Maintain a calm and reassuring demeanor during irregular operations
- Manage schedule modifications using software platforms, including Sabre Crew Class, Sabre Crew Trac, and Sabre Crew Qualifier.
- Work together with other departments within the Crew Resource Team for the safe and efficient operation of crewmembers.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Senior Crew Scheduler - Pilot
- Provides crew coordination for United Airlines pilots
- Assign pilots to flying while ensuring strict compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and the United Pilot Agreement (UPA)
- Monitor, analyze and resolve complex problems with pilot schedules and legalities
- Apply efficient strategies while adhering to all FAA and contract work rules
- Provide a high level of customer service as part of the 24-hour round-the-clock support for our pilot work group
- Maintain proficiency in the application of Federal Aviation Regulations, the United Pilot Agreement and company policies
- Work well under pressure and be adaptable to change
Senior Crew Scheduler - Pilot
Looking for a fast-paced job with great benefits? As a Crew Scheduler you will work in a fast-paced environment full of variety that also requires critical thinking and multi-tasking skills. The result is a rewarding opportunity to learn many different facets of the SkyWest operation.
As a Crew Scheduler, you'll also enjoy:
- Four 10-hour shifts (3 consecutive days off) or Four 11-hour shifts (3 consecutive days off with an extra day off every other week)
- Shift trade flexibility
- Robust training program
- Great team atmosphere
- Rewarding work
- Numerous growth opportunities
- $16.50 per hour starting pay with the ability to increase to $19.00 after the first 6 months
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!
Mesa Airlines- SOC Manager Of Administration
Responsibilities
1) Conducts yearly performance evaluations on all non-management personnel.
2) Tracks and analyzes employee behavioral and performance issues. Evaluates and issue appropriate employee corrective actions and discipline.
3) Works directly with the Dispatcher Labor Committee to address work group concerns.
4) Establishes and maintains a direct working relationship with the HR Department in relation to issues concerning
department employees.
5) Maintains SOC personnel records.
6) Acts as point of contact for Mesa Airlines' Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
7) On-call duties as assigned by the Senior Director SOC.
8) Performs all other duties as assigned by the Senior Director SOC.
9) Plan, track, and coordinate short and long-term department staffing requirements with the Senior Director SOC.
10) Create and administer department staffing bids in accordance with current department and company policies.
11) Coordinates hiring process including recruitment, posting, interviewing, selection, and processing of new department
employees.
12) Oversees department schedules to ensure compliance with FAA and company duty/rest requirements, including performing audits of employee schedules.
13) Serves as a point of contact for employees to address questions and/or concerns relating to department or company issues.
14) Conducts department audits as directed.
National Airlines- Senior Manager - Aircraft Dispatch
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the direct supervision of persons exercising Operational Control including Dispatchers, Duty Managers and Mission Planners.
- Responsible for ensuring that the Duty Managers, Dispatchers, Mission planners, are trained, checked/tested, and qualified in their position in accordance with National Airlines’ approved manuals.
- Responsible for establishing, preparing, maintaining and tracking the required training and associated records for Duty Managers, Dispatchers and Mission Planners, in accordance with the procedures defined in the training manual.
- Responsible for working with the Manager/Director of Training to prepare and maintain the Dispatcher Training Program
- Ensure proper staffing by planning appropriate coverage.
- Responsible for scheduling SOC employees under his/her supervision
- Responsible for monitoring the day-to-day operations in the SOC and dispatch departments for the purposes of:
- Ensuring that there are sufficient tools (personnel, resources, etc.) for releasing and monitoring all flights.
- Ensuring that all SOC personnel under his/her supervision have sufficient tools and facilities to perform their job functions with the highest degree of safety.
- Notifying the Director of Operations and Senior Director, SOC, any time that it appears that sufficient facilities for releasing and monitoring all flights may not be available.
- Maintain communication with management and senior management. On a real time basis, make certain they are notified of and respond to any of their questions regarding operational problems such as accidents, major incidents, and/or newsworthy events.
- Monitor weather on National Airlines route system for possible operational problems.
- Communicate with appropriate government agencies regarding security threats worldwide (mainly after normal business hours). Coordinate with Government Officials and STAT-MD of UPMC regarding accidents, incidents, and/or injuries to crew members and/or passengers.
Northern Air Cargo- SOC Duty Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and manage the company's day-to-day flight operations in the SOCC. Coordinate SOCC personal to keep operations running smoothly.
- Coordinate with all other relevant airline departments and outstation personnel.
- Manage aircraft utilization and routing assignments to meet operational needs of both the company and the customer.
- Coordinate with customers (NAC, AAC, STRAT, and contract/on-demand) to ensure proper commercial prioritization and contractual obligations are met.
- Manage information flow in and out of the SOCC. Ensure timely dissemination of pertinent information to all departments and customers regarding the operational requirements, including tail swaps, schedule changes, delays, and cancellations.
- Responsible for maintaining Blue One flight board.
- Manage daily operations meetings & briefs.
- Track and code delays. Irregular operations and incident reporting.
- Manage and direct resources during irregular operations to effect recovery of the schedule for customers.
- Provide oversight to SOCC personnel and ensure company employee policies are upheld.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)- Dispatch Safety Inspector
Responsibilities, Outcomes, and Performance Measures
The Aviation Safety Inspector (Aircraft Dispatch) ensures that the individuals and organizations continuously meet the standards prescribed by and applicable to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), agency orders and directives and ensures compliance in all aspects of dispatch and operational control-related issues through the use of a planned surveillance and inspection program on a continuing basis.
Air Wisconsin - SOC Duty Manager
The Systems Operation Control Duty Manager's (SOCDM) responsibility is to ensure the day-to-day operation of the airline is conducted in the most efficient manner, while ensuring safety and compliance is not compromised.
Provides daily airline operational control and guidance in the coordinated decision making process within Crew Services, Dispatch, Maintenance Control, and Maintenance Planning functions of the SOC office. The SOCDM is also considered critical to managing a large group with varied roles, who is responsible for on-going performance management ensuring required KPIs and behaviors are achieved and maintained by the SOC staff.
Frontier Airlines - Dispatch Shift Manager
What Will You Be Doing?
Reports directly to the Manager of Dispatch and is responsible for supervising and coordinating flight dispatch and central load planning operations on a shift basis to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and reliable airline operations. Serves as an authority on Dispatch and Load Planning functions when making operational decisions and ensures constant and consistent communications across operational groups within System Operations Control (SOC).
Essential Functions
- Manage daily maintenance of the dispatcher work schedule to include sick call coverage, shift trade processing, and overtime assignment in accordance with Company and Collective Bargaining Agreement policies, including management of adjustments in the payroll tracking system and approval of overtime.
- Maintain authority to ground any flight deem necessary in the interest of safety or operational need.
- Oversee dispatchers in daily operations and act as focal point of Dispatch Resource Management to ensure positive flow of information within System Operations Control.
- Coordinate with the SOC Shift Manager while on duty and assist with the operation and execution of the daily flight schedule.
- Act as company liaison to Air Traffic Control.
- Maintain high awareness of system weather and Air Traffic Control concerns that may generate operational impact. Analyze the impact potential and develop recommendations to both the SOC Shift Manager and dispatchers to minimize impact to flight operations.
- Actively monitor dispatch workload and desk balance of flight releases. Re-distribute flight workload as needed, particularly in times of irregular operations.
- Manage routine audits and quality control monitoring to ensure standardization and compliance of the dispatch and products.
- Supervise aircraft dispatchers in performance of their duties to include company policies, procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Coach, council, and discipline up to and including separation of employment as applicable.
- Coordinate the execution of departmental fuel savings initiatives to include programs such as standard and contingency fuel policies and cost indexing, as well as other company initiatives such as EWINS and the Safety Management System.
- Oversee load planners in daily operations including workload balancing, tracking of planned COMAT and AOG cargo, and compliance with weight and balance impacting MELs.
- Provide and develop classroom and on-the-job training of aircraft dispatchers and load planners, including giving competency checks as necessary.
- Maintain authority to exercise management level financial decisions and commit funds as needed.
- Evaluate, draft, and recommend changes to department internal policy/programs as needed to improve overall department performance or maintain regulatory compliance.
- Participate as a member of the Dispatch SMS Data Analysis Group as assigned.
- Act on behalf of the Manager, Dispatch in periods of his or her absence.
Part 135 Job Opportunities
Part 135 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.
Operations Control Specialist - Life Link III
- Coordinate with Communication Center Specialists and pilots when conditions indicate risk factors or weather place a base or area under risk
- Verify accuracy of all FAA documents
- Review all flight risk assessments as required with the pilot in command in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations
- Monitor and oversee safe conduct of flight operations
- Coordinate services needed for flights in progress (fuel, hangar space, flight authorizations through restricted areas)
- Provide weather updates to flights in progress
- Monitor crew duty time limitations, currency requirements, and aircraft status to assure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
- Maintain currency of all operation manuals and regulatory requirements
- Understand and utilize all appropriate features of radio, telephone equipment, and other equipment updates as they are installed
- Responsible for supporting company Safety Management System activities
- Anticipates and meets the needs to both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; committed to continuous improvement.
- Maintains a high standard of performance with an unwavering commitment to quality and operational practices.
- Ethical and authentic in work practices and job tasks doing what is best for our customers through process efficiency, organization efficiency, and accountability.
Aviation Dispatcher - Solarius Aviation
- Verify that each scheduled flight is in compliance with FAA Part 135 and 91 regulations and Solairus company policy and issue releases to flight crews
- Maintain situation awareness of all flights while on shift
- Arrange trip logistics and service items as necessary to support the clients and flight crew.
- Review and verify flight logs submitted by crews.
- Evaluate next day’s flights for possible compliance issues (crew legality, maintenance discrepancies) and direct any concerns to the proper department for resolution
- Confirm flight and duty time limitations for flight crews to ensure compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Solairus Flight Operations Manuals.
- Facilitate an effective pass off from one shift to the next to ensure all task and follow up items are addressed.
Aviation Dispatcher - Erin Air
● Ensure that daily flight operations follow all applicable FARs, Operations Specifications, company policies and procedures.
● Understand and apply aircraft performance and limitations, crew duty limits, airport operations, and company operations manual requirements and restrictions to make appropriate recommendations of optimal airports and timings to sales and flight crew
● Be knowledgeable and compliant with all standards set forth in Erin Air’s General Operations Manual, Opspecs, and all FAA regulatory requirements.
● Assist sales and flight crews with feasibility analysis of new and special use airports
● Review flight bookings and crew assignments to ensure compliance and support quality improvement
● Scheduling flight crew to ensure compliance with company and FAA regulations regarding currency, flight and duty times, including balancing workloads, facilitating a safe operating environment through fatigue management techniques and encouraging a healthy work/life balance
● Oversee weather, airspace, event notifications and operational alerts
● Coordinate with international handlers, government agencies, and officials to obtain overflight/landing permits and slots in accordance with airport operations and regulations
● Monitor phones, JetInsight, and shared electronic communication to ensure timely accomplishment of required tasks
One Year Anniversary Sale!
Save $900 during our anniversary sale, celebrating one year of awesomeness! Financing Available!