Flight Controller
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Transportation
Airport Operations & Services, Transportation & Logistics, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Join Our Team at Wheels Up
At Wheels Up, we're proud to be a global leader in on-demand private aviation. As one of the largest companies in the industry and a strategic partner of Delta Air Lines – we are committed to making private air travel safe, reliable, and enjoyable. With a diverse fleet of owned aircraft plus a global network of trusted charter operators, we offer our customers access to the right aircraft for their needs and the ability to fly on their terms.
And it doesn’t stop at private flights. Wheels Up also provides freight services, safety and security solutions, and managed services to individuals, businesses, government agencies, and more. Regardless of how, when or where you want to fly, our mission is simple; deliver a premium, personalized aviation experience for every customer.
We anticipate closing applications submissions for this role on 10/16/2026 at 4pm ET
. If the deadline is extended, we will update this job posting accordingly
Location:
Chamblee, GA on-site at Member Operations Center (MOC)
Role Overview:
What You’ll Be Doing
The Flight Controller exercises operational control over Wheels Up flight activity, ensuring each flight is conducted safely, legally, and in accordance with FAA regulations, Company Operations Specifications, and Wheels Up policies and procedures. This role coordinates flight following, crew and aircraft requirements, weather and operational restrictions, international trip requirements, and flight logistics while maintaining timely communication and coordination across Flight Operations and supporting departments.
Your Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
We’re looking for someone who has a unique mix of experience, skills, and passion for what we do:
- Ensure all crew members are accurately briefed or re-briefed of any and all duty assigned by Wheels Up in accordance with the Wheels Up Flight Control Operations Manual, Flight Operations Manual, Company Operations Specifications, Company Policies and Procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, and department guidelines.
- Exercise Operational Control of all Wheels Up flight activity; ensure that all appropriate Company and regulatory requirements are met for each flight before trip authorization.
- Ensure the safety and legality of each flight operated on a Wheels Up aircraft.
- Ensure required trip sheets and all other trip documents are sent to and received by the appropriate crew members.
- Ensure all required customs, immigration, international handling requirements, or foreign government regulations and requirements are met for every flight segment.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely flight following for the Wheels Up fleet and the efficient dissemination of such information to Client Services, Crew Scheduling, Revenue Management,
- Maintenance, and all other interested parties.
- Responsible for obtaining, monitoring, tracking, and disseminating any operational restrictions to daily operations including, but not limited to NOTAMs, TFRs, noise restrictions, FBO hours of operation, and airport capabilities.
- Responsible for proactively monitoring weather and air traffic control status and any other possible schedule interruption to Wheels Up Client Services, Crew Scheduling, Sales, Revenue Management, Maintenance Control, and all other interested parties, as necessary.
- Coordinate and arrange all trip logistics for crew and passengers as required including, but not limited to, catering, hotels, ground transportation, and airline services.
- Ensure all crew members and trips are scheduled in accordance with the FARs, Wheels Up Flight Control Operations Manual, Flight Operations Manual, department guidelines, and Company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate daily flight schedule to…
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