Flight Dispatcher (Executive Flight Operations) in Gary, IN

Flight Dispatcher (Executive Flight Operations) - Boeing - Gary, IN - work from home job

Company: Boeing

Job description: Flight Dispatcher (Executive Flight Operations)

Company: Jeppesen Sanderson Inc

Job ID: 00000390665

Date Posted: 2023-08-28

Location: USA - Gary, IN

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Talent Acquisition is currently looking for a Gary, IN (KGYY) based Flight Dispatcher to join their Commercial Flight Dispatch team. This position will work within the Boeing Executive Flight Ops (EFO) Operations Control Center (OCC). The OCC is a fast paced and challenging environment that prioritizes teamwork, detail, and innovation. Our flight operations are dynamic and worldwide utilizing Challenger 650 and BBJ aircraft.

Candidates must be experienced with flight planning and flight following. This position will be primarily assigned to dispatch/flight follow EFO flights, however, cross training will be performed to be able to service other commercial desk customers as needed. This is not a remote position, however, weekend days may be worked from home.

Position Responsibilities:

General

Flight Dispatch is a 24 x 7 x 365 operation and this position is expected to perform shift work. Those assigned to the EFO OCC typically work day shift with some weekends and overtime (as dictated by executive flight schedules)

You may still be scheduled over weekends and holidays. Additional shifts (to include mornings, afternoons, and overnights) for commercial desk customers may be assigned based on operational need or to cover absences. Primary focus for this position remains Boeing Executive Flight Ops

Please note, this position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified and will likely be training during the upcoming holiday season

Shift Preparation

Review outgoing shift turnover reports and receive dispatch briefing(s)

Review and familiarize with current weather and trends, NOTAMs, enroute hazards, and other safety of flight information

Familiarize with new policies and procedures and any manual updates

Flight Planning and Following

Monitor dispatch dashboard for new trip / mission requests from our customers and if requested provide an itinerary and draft flight plan back to the customer

Trips may involve multiple legs, multiple airports and ensuring appropriate performance and weight and balance issues are addressed with the customer

Review aircraft maintenance status and determine if the aircraft can be dispatched

Review all available reports and published information to develop a safe and legal flight plan in accordance with customer specifications, FAA regulations, and international rules and regulations

Monitor and record out, off, on, in times for your various assigned flights

Commercial customers and military customers may have different types of flight planning to maintain familiarity and competency with

Provide flight following to airborne flights and transmit to the crews any information which may affect the safety of flight. Remain aware of where your assigned flights are located and their status

File flight plan with all required ATC addresses and ensure flight plan is acknowledged

Monitor weather and conditions for all airports listed on the flight plan and communicate any required changes to the flight crews

General Duties and Responsibilities

Gather information on current weather conditions, planned flight routes, hazardous conditions and other flight information related to safety of flight; uses gathered information to deliver a briefing to the flight crew

Acquire, distribute, and interpret a wide variety of publications (navigation charts, flight manuals and other safety publications) required to ensure safe flight and to comply with applicable regulations

Remain knowledgeable of company and customer policies and procedures, operations specifications, irregular operations procedures, aircraft performance and limitations, and related regulations

Maintain annual currency with Boeing SMS training

Complete recurrent dispatcher training

Perform other duties as assigned or required

If requested, Dispatch will obtain diplomatic clearances on behalf of the customer

Maintain knowledge of sanctioned countries and sanctioned entities, and know how to react, report, and document any requests that fall within this realm

Recordkeeping

Maintain timely and accurate time tracking tickets to allow for the billing of customers for dispatch services

Maintain records of any irregularities or incidents to submit for review by the safety team

Check other dispatcher’s work before it is sent out (if time permits). Document any findings in quality control checks

Assist management with billing tasks (if requested and trained to do so)

Internal Coordination

Coordinates with other internal Boeing organizations, as required for matters pertaining to permits, technical help, troubleshooting, etc.

Remain on duty until each airplane dispatched by him or her has completed its flight, or until relieved by another licensed Dispatcher

Attend frequent department meetings (bi-monthly or monthly). Attend other company meetings if required

Assist management with customer visits and operations control center tours

Irregular Operations

Assist the flight crews with airborne emergencies and/or diversion assistance

Reports all incidents and safety matters as part of Boeing’s SMS

In an emergency, initiate documented procedures and notification chain

Acts as a primary point of contact for emergency situations

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

A valid FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certificate is required to be considered for this position

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

2+ years of flight dispatch experience in flight planning and flight following

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).

​Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $85,000 – $115,000

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation: Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level: Individual Contributor - 3

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: ABNGI3 (A32)

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Flight Dispatcher (Executive Flight Operations) - Boeing - Gary, IN - work from home job

Expected salary: $85000 - 115000 per year

Location: Gary, IN
Flight Dispatcher (Executive Flight Operations) - Boeing - Gary, IN - work from home job

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