Aircraft Dispatcher

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do.

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network.

PSA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• Health plan options with nationwide coverage
• Premium dental and vision coverage
• Benefits navigation services
• Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary

As an Aircraft Dispatcher, you will collaborate with our Pilots to ensure safe and reliable flight operations, impacting PSA’s on-time departures and flight completion.

Job Responsibilities

Weather Forecasting

• Preparation of the Dispatch Release considering weather planning, fuel planning, aircraft airworthiness, and routing strategy.
• Maintain flight and weather records in accordance with Federal Air regulations.

Flight Following

• Monitor the progress of flights and provide necessary information for safety.
• Assist crews and outstations in planning and expediting each flight.

Compliance Monitoring

• Remain aware of passenger loads and service when flight planning.
• Coordinate flight activities with various agencies and personnel.
• Respond to accidents/incidents by initiating notification and documentation.
• Assist in maintaining the Flight Control Center.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• FAA Dispatch License
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Preferred

• Up to one year of previous Aviation experience

Additional Information

Work Environment: Operational Control Center is open from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., 7 days a week. Dispatchers must be willing to work holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Physical Demands: This role is largely sedentary; however, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, lift weights up to 25 lbs, and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer.

Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Other Duties: This job description is not comprehensive and may change at any time with or without notice.