Dispatcher (Part-Time, Variable Hour)

Salary: $14.00 - $17.50 Hourly

Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: FY2300842

Division: College of Technology/Computing

Department: Aviation Academics

Opening Date: 04/21/2023

Closing Date: 6/15/2023 1:41 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

Position Announcement
Are you looking for opportunities to grow within the aviation industry? Do you enjoy working with an active team of professional, safety-minded people? Apply now to join our adept dispatch team and start building experience and connections that will propel you along your chosen aviation pathway.

Staffs the Flight Training Center Dispatch area and dispatches aircraft to students, instructors and staff members while ensuring that all requirements of the department's policies and procedures are followed. Uses the Aviation Information Management System (AIMS) flight program to fulfill various functions. Maintains student accounts, including the creation of new accounts and receives payments. Communicates fuel, aircraft cleaning, deicing, and other needs to maintenance. Ensures aircraft are used in priority order. Accommodates and monitors local practice areas for all active flights. Maintains the flight schedule and tracks and coordinates required maintenance inspections. Provides emergency assistance and incident response and other job related duties as assigned.
Summary of Responsibilities

• Dispatches aircraft to students, instructors and staff members while ensuring that all Aviation policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintains student accounts, including the creation of new accounts and maintenance of existing accounts. Communicates aircraft needs with line personnel such as Fuel, movement, and cleaning of aircraft. Tracks and coordinates required maintenance inspections.
• Maintains the flight schedule, including pilot notification of flight status and optimization of pilot schedules. Assists with emergency and incident response and other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent and six months related experience.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of safety procedures and programs required to operate FAA Part 61 and Part 141 certified pilot schools, as well as basic flight operations
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), requirements for student pilots, weather minimums, night flight requirements and endorsements

Skills:

• Skills in computers and computer applications
• Interpersonal human relations, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Abilities:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well under high stress situations
• Ability lo adhere to the Aviation Science Dispatch dress code
• Ability to lift 15 lbs

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible from the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
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• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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