Aircraft Dispatcher
About Us
Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates 141 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, and Raleigh-Durham, and 11 maintenance bases across our network.
Our Culture
We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers. Our team promotes an inclusive environment in all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.
Overview
The Aircraft Dispatcher ensures the safe and efficient dispatch of Endeavor Air aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Log and maintain accurate system flight information.
- Provide constant flight following and communications for assigned company flights.
- Promptly advise the supervisor of irregularities that develop.
- Review system-wide weather, maintenance data, and crew resource factors to develop an effective operating plan.
- Coordinate with appropriate departments and personnel to maintain operational control.
- Provide operational support to flight crews such as flight planning, weather, fuel, and alternate airport information.
- Ensure all flight operations are conducted in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company procedures.
- Coordinate flow of operational information to all departments and stations for use in planning.
- Retrieve hourly weather and specials for all stations and alternates and note changes that may affect operation.
- Monitor field conditions, winds aloft, and NOTAMS for entire operation.
- Route and re-route aircraft and flight crews to maintain schedule integrity, and to accommodate maintenance requirements or crew legality.
- Coordinate with Daily Scheduling to ensure compliance with FARs and contract requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent; Associate’s degree or higher preferred
- Part 121 Aircraft Dispatch license (requires a minimum age of 23)
- 1 year of airline or aviation experience preferred
- Reliable and self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Ability to multi task efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines
- Ability to read, write, understand and clearly speak in English
- Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- PC proficient in Microsoft Office products and general internet applications
- Ability to sit in the jumpseat without a seat belt extension to ensure compliance with FAR 121.463 2C
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Computer work in an office environment, sitting for the majority of the day.
- Some repetitive motion such as typing.
- Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking and light lifting of boxes, bags and electronic equipment not in excess of 30 lbs.
- Ability to work any shift including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
What We Offer
Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.
- Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
- Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options
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