Airline Flight Dispatcher

Job Overview

Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline and the unparalleled leader in scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market. Our diversified portfolio of offerings allows major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators and freight forwarders to adapt to the ever‑changing demands and speed of a modern air cargo supply chain.

We operate over 150 dedicated cargo aircraft, including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99 from bases across the United States.

• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Location: Portland International Airport
• Shift: Tue‑Sat, 4:00 AM Start Time
• Starting Pay: $20.25 per hour

Base Operations Manager

• Provides flight following of company aircraft in accordance with company procedures and FAA regulations.
• Coordinates scheduled and on‑demand flights with customers and company to ensure safe and efficient service.
• Works closely with Flight and Maintenance Departments.
• Interacts with customers to coordinate the transport of high priority work with critical delivery cut‑off times.
• Coordinates with Flight Crew Members to make critical go/no‑go release decisions to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.
• Exercises operational control as a DOT “safety‑sensitive” position.
• Prepares effective and timely contingency plans to recover from service disruptions due to weather, ATC, mechanical issues, etc.
• Writes routine reports and correspondence.
• Collects and inputs flight data.
• May assist with handling of aircraft including ground power unit to start aircraft.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

• The ideal candidate has a strong aviation background with a general understanding of aviation weather, flight planning and FAR
  91 or FAR
  135 regulations – FAA Flight Dispatcher license is not required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High school diploma or GED certificate. College or aviation trade school is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, government regulations, and procedure manuals, and understand technical instructions furnished in written or verbal form.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must meet airport badging requirements, including a TSA Security background check.
• Must successfully complete DOT mandated pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet all company insurance criteria.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

• Ameriflight strives to provide our employees a good work‑life balance and is constantly working to improve our benefits.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company‑provided life insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Vacation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.