Dispatcher

Silver Airways is hiring a fulltime Dispatcher in our headquarters in Hollywood, FL. The Dispatcher is directly responsible to the Director of OCC and has joint responsibility with the Pilot-in-Command for the safety and operational control of flights under their guidance.

Day-to-day Responsibilities :

• Computes the amount of fuel required for the safe completion of flight according to type of aircraft, distance of flight, maintenance limitations, weather conditions and minimum fuel requirements prescribed by federal aviation regulations
• Prepares flight plans containing information such as maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, NOTAMS and many other informational components required for the safe completion of flight
• Prepares and signs the dispatch release which is the legal document providing authorization for a flight to depart
• Delays or cancels flights if unsafe conditions threaten the safety of his / her aircraft or passengers
• Monitors weather conditions, aircraft position reports, and aeronautical navigation charts to evaluate the progress of flight
• Updates the pilot in command of significant changes to weather or flight plan and recommends flight plan alternates, such as changing course, altitude and, if required, en route landings in the interest of safety and economy
• Conducts other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast paced and multi task environment
• Well versed with FAR’s and NTSB

Education and Experience :

• Must possess dispatcher license
• Previous dispatch experience preferred
• Pilot’s license preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a Drug and Alcohol Screen, and FBI Fingerprint & 10 Year Background Check

Silver Airways offers excellent benefits including travel benefits with our airline and more!

Silver Airways is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to treating all team members in a fair and equitable manner in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to : recruitment, selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and performance management, and termination.

Silver Airways prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation that is based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, ancestry or genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or childbirth-related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The expectation to treat all team members in manner that is inclusive and free of discrimination is universal. It applies to our leaders, managers, supervisors, team members, vendors, consultants and contractors.

EOE / VETERANS / DISABLED