Job Type
Full-time
Description
AirSmart is seeking a highly responsible individual to join our team. The Flight Operations Scheduler will primarily be responsible for scheduling and maximizing flight operations. This role is considered a support role for operations. This individual will have demonstrated operational excellence, and critical thinking skills, and possesses a high level of customer service.
This is NOT a remote position; looking for Las Vegas applicants to work onsite.
- Point of contact between aircraft owners, clients, and crew members
- Arrange for FBO services, crew hotel accommodations, transportation, and other passenger amenities
- Responsible for ensuring each flight is operated safely and in compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations as well as Company Policies and Procedures, with respect to aircraft, crewmembers, and airports
- Advises appropriate personnel of potential/actual delays and conditions affecting the safety of flight
- Responsible to assign crew members to flight assignments
- Monitor crew schedules flight/duty/rest limitations
- Schedule and plan domestic and international flights
- Responsible for pilot monthly schedules approved by the Chief Pilot
- Coordinates aircraft downtime for maintenance with the Director of Maintenance
- Assemble the International binder for all international trips containing all required documentation
- Responsible for domestic and international flight release
- Prepare weather briefings, in-flight monitoring of each flight advising of any operational problems pertaining to assigned flights; communicating and coordinating any deviations
- Determines the fuel load and calculating maximum payloads
- Ensure Part 91 and 135 regulations are followed.
- Perform other duties assigned
Requirements
- Must be able to pass an FAA Drug and Alcohol testing, background check, and submit to random drug testing when required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must hold an FAA Aircraft Dispatch License
- Aviation experience is a plus but is not required
- Must have at least 3-5 years of exceptional customer service experience and a commitment to professionalism
- Proficient in MS Office and Excel
- Able to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced, high-stressed environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be self-motivated and be proactive in identifying disruptions in operations
- Is open to learning new skills and understanding added duties
- Ability to work in a team-driven environment and also can thrive independently
- Must be able to work flexible hours to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
- This individual will begin working from Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. (scheduled hours are subject to change)
Education
- Must have HS Diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s Degree or above, preferred