Airline Dispatcher (MCO)

Reports toDirector of System Operations ControlQualifications High school diploma, GED or equivalent. FAA issued Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate. Successful completion of the Company’s Dispatch Training Program. Aeronautical weather knowledge. Prefer at least 1 year Part 135 or Part 121 Dispatch experience. Meet all FAA regulatory requirements for training and dispatching. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThese shall include, but are not limited to the following: The Dispatcher is responsible to the DSOC for Operational Control of airline flight operations. Utilizing all available resources, make decisions that will maintain the highest level of safety, while creating operational efficiency during times of irregularities caused by weather or situations beyond the control of the Company. Making operational decisions based on mechanical or Crewmember irregular operations. Monitoring flight operations, record departure and arrival times of all flights and keep the computer systems uptodate. Coordinating with Maintenance Control/Planning on requests to bring an aircraft into a maintenance base for schedule maintenance. Communicating with Maintenance Control/Planning when irregular operations do not allow an aircraft from reaching its assigned maintenance base. Providing required weather information to Flight Crewmembers. When safe flight operations are assured, release the Flight Crewmembers to operate the flights on their scheduled block. Coordinating and planning changes with Maintenance Control/Planning and Crew Scheduling departments as changes occur. Coordinating with Ground Operations on any Crewmember or aircraft changes. Coordinating diversions with Station personnel for the best possible passenger convenience. During periods of excessive workload, request additional assistance as appropriate. Communicate times of severe operational impact, or other irregular operations to appropriate Company personnel. Becoming familiar with the use and intent of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) as per assigned aircraft type. Recording all nonroutine incidents in the station log and complete appropriate forms, Irregularity Reports, etc. Initiating Emergency procedures and notification when necessary. Exercising Operational Control. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Company. Coordinating with all appropriate parties any unscheduled operation of Company aircraft. Ensuring that operational reports get distributed and endofday responsibilities are completed. Responsible for maintaining a professional atmosphere within the Dispatch department and taking action to report incidents as necessary. Salary depends on experience.