Nac Flight Follower (Dispatcher)

The mission of Northern Air Cargo (NAC) is to provide safe, reliable aviation cargo services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers. Northern Air Cargo services customers in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, South America, and the Caribbean.

The starting compensation for this position is $30.00 (unlicensed) or $32.00 (licensed). This position is eligible for a $4,000 training completion bonus and relocation if applicable.  

This position requires availability for day or night shifts on a 4-day, 10-hour shift basis. 

• Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and vision
• Company-provided benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program
• Competitive 401k match program with zero vesting period
• Annual bonus and salary review programs
• Competitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidays
• Reimbursement benefits like fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annually
• Plus many employee discounts with major retailers

The primary task of a Flight Follower is ensuring that a flight safely reaches its destination. Flight followers assess every variable that can affect the safety of a flight, which could vary from plane to plane based on the route, aircraft, and other factors. The Flight Follower performs job functions by application of 14CFR §91, §119 and §121, the company and departmental policies to expedite and ensure the safety of flight.

• Directly responsible for Operational Control of company aircraft according to FAR and Company procedures via a chain of command through the Director of Flight Operations. 
• Plan each flight departure with the primary emphasis on safety, compliance, and schedule continuity.
• Analyzes and evaluates information regarding weather and airport conditions to anticipate changes that may affect aircraft operations.
• Computes fuel requirements according to type of aircraft, distance, weather conditions, destination alternates(s), and FARs.
• Prepares flight plans and signs flight releases containing such information as maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs, PIREPs, and other information required for the safe completion of the flight.
• Assist the pilot in command of an aircraft with an emergency by providing any assistance necessary to ensure the safe completion of the flight.
• Monitor the progress of each flight under Operational Control to ensure release compliance and update flight crew of significant changes to weather or flight plan and recommend alternative means in the interest of safety as needed.
• Authorized to delay or divert a flight if unsafe conditions pose a threat to the safety of the crew members, aircraft, cargo, or flight.
• Must be able to maintain competency, by passing all competency checks oral and written. Including recurrency training and general company training.
• Must be able to work a schedule accommodating a 24/7 operation with minimal supervision.
• Professionalism, accuracy, and excellent communication skills are required.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Must have a current or obtain a U.S. FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate issued by the Department of Transportation within 18 months of hire date.
• Two years of aircraft dispatch experience is preferred.   
• ETOPS experience preferred.
• International aircraft dispatching experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to maintain competency.
• Must be able to pass initial competency check at the end of on-the-job training. 
• Must be able to pass all ground school written exams with 80% or higher. 
• Must be able to prioritize and be proactive in a fast-paced changing environment
• Need strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact productively with varied stakeholders.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables. 
• Must be proficient in a computer-based environment including Windows and web browsers.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and TSA security threat assessment.

• This role has a high level of communication with flight crews, other members of the Systems Operations Control Center (SOCC), and other stakeholders. 
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical information furnished in written, oral, mathematical, and diagram form.  This may include government regulations, company policies, etc.
• Draft routine business correspondence and reports.

• Most work is performed in an office environment with a normal range of indoor temperatures and adequate ventilation and lighting.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, see, and hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers for computer input.

This Description intends to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please email RecruitingTeam@saltchukaviationss.com

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