Flight Operations Coordinator

Salary: $50k - $65k DOE

Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator needed for a rapidly growing aviation charter company. We are looking for a team-oriented, safety-focused, energetic leader with a “get stuff done” mentality.  Ideal candidates will have Part 135/121 experience in flight operations and/or charter sales. We are looking for candidates who are driven, organized, communicate well and determined to achieve success to help us build a world class culture providing the ultimate customer experience to our clients.  

 

BellAir is a fast-growing corporate charter operator with lofty goals.  To be successful, candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and excited about the idea of helping take BellAir to the next level.  

  

Duties/responsibilities:  

 

• Responsible for coordinating charter flights in accordance with FAR 135 requirements for BellAir’s domestic and international charter operations

• Responsible for company compliance with FAA regulations and policies as applicable to the flight dispatch of company aircraft
• Provide charter coordination services encompassing all aircraft and air crew related support during charter operations. Coordinates with the Pilot-in-Command to determine the suitability of weather, airfield and traffic conditions, and is jointly responsible for the safe operation of each flight
• Secure civil landing and commercial over-flight clearances for all domestic and international flight operations. Arranges diplomatic over-flight and landing clearances for charger flights as required 
• Responsible for arranging aircraft ground handling and fuel on-load/services and coordinates cargo on-load/off-load at departure, en route, and recover locations. Coordinates customs and immigration at en route destinations. Files required General Declaration paperwork
• Review NOTAMs, weather and all conditions affecting the route of flight under the dispatcher’s control. Prepares the Aircraft Flight Release considering the weather, required fuel loads, cargo/passenger payloads, aircraft airworthiness and routing strategy for all aircraft under the Company’s operation control 

• Participate in shift turnover and convey critical information and/or changes that may impact flight operations including current and forecast weather conditions, Air Traffic Control (ATC) delays, maintenance deferrals or deteriorating airport conditions, inoperative NAVAIDS, ground support equipment, crew duty limitations and potential contingency diversionary plans  
• Schedule is 4 days per week; Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. Morning or evening shift available. 

 

Qualifications:  

 

• Prefer minimum of 2 years’ experience as a flight coordinator/scheduler in similar aviation related business
• Aviation degree, pilot license and/or flight dispatch training or experience preferred

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily

• Job Type: Full-time  

• Annual Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 DOE

• Benefits:  Health / Dental / Vision insurance  
  
• 401k w/company matching

• Paid time off  
  

• Schedule: 12 hour shifts, averaging approx 50 hours per week 

• Work Location: based in Raleigh, North Carolina  

Bellair is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO).