OMNI Dispatcher Flight Follower

Overview

We pride ourselves on providing our employees a work experience built on family values. Our employee’s contributions impact the lives of passengers on a daily basis. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed with you in mind: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401K with company match, employee assistance program and more.

• Conduct all flight operations assigned in accordance with company and FAA regulations, and procedures.
• Cover individual flight planning, releases, flight monitoring, weather, and operational advisory services.
• Review and incorporate any pertinent Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) restrictions, and/or information on the flight plan.
• Ensure current MEL/CDL information for all OAI aircraft are provided to Dispatchers every shift change or after any significant update; keep CDL visible in the dispatch facility.
• Upon reporting for duty, check Dispatch Must Read File for new memoranda that may affect policy or flight planning; acknowledge receipt.
• Monitor fuel burn based on position reports; notify flight crew if onboard fuel is less than required to complete the flight without reserve.
• Conduct careful checks, monitor, and analyze weather conditions over regular and alternate routes, changes in navigation facilities, field conditions, inoperative facilities, and communications.
• After departure, monitor en‑route weather, destination and alternate airport weather, and NOTAMS for changes during the flight.
• Remain on duty until each dispatched airplane has completed its flight, or until relieved by another licensed dispatcher or the Director of Operations.
• Maintain a Daily Log (OPS‑146) of the shift, recording all flight numbers under control, delays, cancellations, reroutings, and operational actions.
• In emergencies, ascertain the pilot’s decision, record it on the log; if communication fails, declare an emergency and act accordingly.
• When deciding on flight movements, consider safety, passenger comfort, crew and equipment positioning, maintenance needs, ferry mileage, and avoidance of extensive bad weather.

• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate.
• Strong organizational, multi‑tasking and communication skills (written and oral).
• Computer proficiency using Microsoft Windows.
• Pass a 10‑year background/criminal check and pre‑employment drug screen.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• High School diploma or GED (required); some college preferred.
• All dispatchers/flight followers must have their FAA certificates on person while on duty.
• Flight Dispatcher initial training, recurrent training, and maintenance of qualifications as specified in the FAA‑approved Omni Air International program.

• Sit – 90%
• Stand – 5%
• Walk – 5%
• Lift – minimum of 20 lbs

• Handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Work in a time‑sensitive environment; manage stress from deadlines and unexpected changes.
• Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or information.
• Remain calm and react quickly in all emergency situations.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Military and civilian service alumni are encouraged to apply.