The Dispatcher is responsible for ensuring the airliner operates as safely as possible. These professionals will monitor the weather before an airliner’s departure, during its arrival, and along the route. They will monitor the plane for any malfunctions or mechanical issues.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Shares equal and joint responsibility with the pilot in command for the safety and operational control of the flight.
• Authorizes, regulates, controls, and terminates aircraft flights in accordance with company and governmental regulations and policies to ensure safety.
• Responsible for the economics, operational control, and passenger service requirements for daily flight operations.
• Reviews and evaluates weather information to determine potential flight safety hazards and to select the preferred and most economical route of flight.
• Computes the amount of fuel required, distance of flight, maintenance limitations, weather conditions, and other factors affecting safety of flight using company and FAA established guidelines.
• Prepares flight plans with information including maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs, PIREPs, and other information required for the safe completion of the flight.
• Prepares and signs the dispatch release which is a legal document providing authorization for the flight to depart
• Authorized by the FAA to delay, divert, or cancel a flight if unsafe conditions pose a threat to the safety of the aircraft, passengers, cargo, or flight.
• Monitors weather conditions, aircraft position reports, aeronautical navigation charts and aircraft radio calls to evaluate the progress and safety of the flight.
• Advises the pilot in command of significant changes to weather or the flight plan and recommends changes as required for the continued safe operation of the flight.
• Assist the pilot in command of an aircraft in an emergency by providing any assistance necessary to ensure safe completion of the flight.
• Other duties as assigned. 
•  Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field.
• Active FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
• Two years of aircraft scheduling/dispatch experience