Flight Dispatcher - Transportation Program Specialist

Flight Dispatcher
- Transportation Program Specialist 2

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers.

To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title:
Flight Dispatcher

Job Class:
Transportation Program Specialist 2

Agency:
Transportation Department

• Job : 95392
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/09/2026
• Closing Date
  : 07/15/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit
  : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Air Transportation
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

As a Flight Dispatcher, you will support MnDOT’s statewide air transportation program and the core business functions of the Office of Aeronautics. You will coordinate and manage flight scheduling and travel logistics; maintain accurate flight and travel records; analyze operational data to support safe and efficient decision‑making; and collaborate with pilots, staff, and state agencies to ensure timely, customer‑focused air transportation services.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Two years of professional experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience maintaining accurate records and managing detailed information within a database; and
• Experience applying policies or procedures to resolve customer or operational issues; and
• Experience creating or using spreadsheets or reports to support decision‑making; and
• Experience using common business software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.

• Experience with Transportation Security Administrative (TSA) rules and regulations relating to complex portions or homeland security issues regarding airports and airspace
• Experience working with MnDOT or State of Minnesota policies related to aviation, travel or record retention.
• Experience with pilot/aircraft scheduling, flight planning, or emergency response plans.

Successful candidate must pass past‑employer reference checks and criminal history check.

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, and/or Education/License Verification.

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