Aircraft Dispatcher
US-UT-St. George
SkyWest Airlines - Careers
Req #: 15232
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: * Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time. * Ability to work 10-hour shifts. SkyWest OCC is a 24-hour operation. * This position will be onsite and in person, including training * This job posting will have an additional online knowledge assessment and video interview. Please monitor your email and junk folder for additional instructions. * The knowledge assessment and interview cover a wide range of topics. All applicants must: * Be knowledgeable of dispatch related FARS * Be proficient in reading and understanding written weather including, but not limited to, METARS, TAFS, and PIREPS * Possess a solid understanding of NAVAIDs and instrument approach procedures * This is a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. Responsibilities: * Must possess an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate by July 7th, 2025. * Must be 23 years of age or older by July 7, 2025 * Must possess a current passport or be willing to apply for a passport at own expense * Able to work under pressure * Ability to demonstrate safety for self and others * Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, shift work * Successfully pass a FAA background check and a mandated pre-employment drug test * Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment * Must be willing to relocate to SkyWest Corporate Office in St. George, Utah Qualifications: 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.
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