Aircraft Dispatcher

Job Location: On Demand Cargo - Dispatch Center, DTO - Denton, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any

The Aircraft Dispatcher reports to the Director - Flight Dispatch and is delegated authority by the Director of Operations to execute Operational Control duties for the initiation, continuation, diversion, and termination of air carrier flight operations. The dispatcher may be authorized duties under Part 135 On Demand, Part 121 Supplemental Operations, or both. Dispatchers assess every variable that may affect safety of flight based on aircraft type, route, weather, and other factors and confirm each flight's compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Operations Specifications (OpSpecs), and company flight operational policies and procedures.

• Execute delegated authority from the Director of Operations to issue Flight Releases in accordance with company policies, procedures, and FARs.
• Plan each flight with primary emphasis on Safety, Compliance, and schedule continuity.
• Analyze and evaluate information regarding weather and airport conditions to anticipate changes that may affect flight operations.
• Compute fuel requirements according to type of aircraft, distance, weather conditions, destination alternates, and FARs.
• Prepare flight plans and issue flight releases containing information such as maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs, PIREPs and other required data for the safe completion of the flight.
• Assist the Pilot in Command (PIC) of an aircraft with any emergency by providing necessary assistance to ensure safe completion of the flight.
• Monitor the progress of each flight to ensure release compliance, update flight crew of significant changes to weather or flight plan, and recommend alternative courses of action in the interest of safety as needed.
• Authorize delay or diversion of a flight if unsafe conditions pose a threat to the crew, aircraft, cargo, or flight.
• Follow company procedures and exercise conservative judgment when escalating communications and decision‑making up the chain of command, including the Director of Operations, when safety concerns arise or compliance with FARs or policy is in question.
• Maintain competency by passing all oral, written, and practical competency checks, including initial and recurrent training events and general company training.
• Work shifts accommodating a 24/7 operation with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in a computer‑based environment including Windows operating system and SaaS products.
• Solve practical problems while dealing with concrete and abstract variables.
• Read and interpret a variety of technical information provided in written, oral, mathematical, and diagram form.

• High School diploma or GED.
• FAA Dispatch Certificate issued by the Department of Transportation.
• One year of aircraft Dispatch/Flight Following experience under 14 CFR 121 or two years under 14 CFR 135.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen, criminal background check, and TSA security threat assessment.

• International Dispatch experience.
• Aeronautical weather knowledge.
• Undergraduate Degree.

Berry Aviation, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Company will comply fully with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics.

All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Berry Aviation participates via E‑Verify.

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