Dispatcher
Are you looking for a new career journey? When you come onboard at Sun Country Airlines , you’re joining a dynamic team that operates a new breed of hybrid airplanes based in Minnesota with flights spanning across North America and the Caribbean.
Join our fast-growing low-cost airline that operates a diversified network including our scheduled service business, charter, and cargo businesses.
We are Celebrating 40 years of flying and would love to have you join our team!
Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a exciting and growing company.
Our Dispatchers enjoys these benefits and more :
- Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
- PPO and high deductible health plans
- Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account
- Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
- 401(k) match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
- Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support
Essential roles and responsibilities of Dispatcher :
- Conduct flight planning, dispatch releases, operational control, and flight monitoring for all flight operations withing assigned route system
- Review and update applicable crews of system-wide weather, maintenance data, and crew resource factors to develop an effective operation
- Support the operation by providing crews flight planning, weather, fuel, and alternate airport information
- Conduct pre-flight briefings with crews to include current weather, NOTAMS, and field conditions
- Administer the routes and re-routes for aircraft and flight crew to maintain schedule integrity, and to accommodate for maintenance, crew time, and weather.
- Review and revise Jeppesen’s and all other relevant department manuals
- Communicate basic weather and forecast to appropriate stakeholders
- Communicate and coordinate with Air Traffic Control
- Ensure all flight related operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the Federal Aviation Requirements (FAR) and company policies and procedures
- Coordinate with the maintenance department regarding mechanical problems and MEL's
- Any other duties assigned by management
Classification : Full-time, Non-Exempt
Working Location : This position is open in Minneapolis, MN
The qualifications we are looking for in a Dispatcher :
- Valid FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certificate
- At least one-year Part 121 Domestic / Flag dispatch experience
- Excellent computer skills
- Exceptional ability to multi-task while working under pressure
- Strong knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Weather and technical dispatch skills
- Must be flexible to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Preferred Skills, qualification, and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Experience with NavBlue Flight Planning
- Experience with AeroData
Sun County Airlines respects and values every employee’s contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives.
It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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