Aviation Dispatcher

Purpose:

This role will assist flight crew in planning flight paths, taking into account aircraft performance and loading, en-route weather, departure station and destination weather as well as forecasts for the route of flight. Dispatchers provide a flight following service for each flight and share shares responsibility for the exercise of operational control with the captain of each flight, giving them authority to divert, delay or cancel a flight.

Duties:

• Plan flights as assigned and obtain information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, passenger/cargo loads, origin and destination airfields, requested schedule and special instructions.
• Ensure proper preparation of flight plans, considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise control data, airport facilities and navigational aids.
• Ensure all flights are released in accordance with FAR part 135 guidelines and all of the necessary documentation is provided to the flight crew for legal and safe completion of each flight.
• Follow all assigned missions on tracking software and report deviations to operations management.
• Maintain historical data on all flights and provide necessary reporting to operations management.
• Ensure each flight is complete as assigned by the company/customer, strictly adhering to schedules, routes of flight and load manifests.
• Communicate routinely with on site management personnel on any issues with regard to safety of flight, aircraft maintenance status, flight crew status, operational communication issues, customer concerns or personnel issues.

Unique Skills:

• Basic Computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to perform duties without direct supervision
• Must be able to work days, night, and/or weekends.

Qualifications:

• 6 months of experience in aviation
• Valid drivers license
• High School diploma

Preferred:

• FAA Dispatch Certification
• Have at least one year of experience as an Aviation Dispatcher operating under FAR Part 135 flight rules.
• Aeronautical weather knowledge
• Undergraduate Degree

Berry Aviation, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Company will comply fully with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics.

All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Berry Aviation participates via E-Verify.

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