American Airlines Hiring
Description
American Airlines is seeking candidates for Dispatchers to work at Fort Worth, Texas. Comprehensive Benefit Package provided and airline travel privileges at a starting monthly rate of $2,712.00 ($2,142.48 while in training).
A dispatcher is regularly assigned as a representative of the Company to exercise operational control within a prescribed area or on an assigned route. Responsible for the safety and efficiency of operations in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and Company Flight Manuals. Pre-planning daily flight operations with primary emphasis on safety, efficiency and economy consistent with passenger comfort and on-time performance. Assures that appropriate station personnel are informed of significant changes in the flight status such as specific aircraft to be used on flights, aircraft changes, aircraft substitutions, delays, unscheduled landings, diversions or cancellations. Arranges for off-schedule food service. Initiates operational flight information and time limit decision messages. Assures availability of crew and aircraft for each schedule departure. Originates and transmits information as to probable arrival of flights operating off schedule. Keeps informed of progress of all inbound flights entering control area, location of aircraft and crews out of position during irregular operation. Coordinates for optimum utilization of aircraft, and crews during irregular operation(s). Provides information related to flight operations to crew and station operations personnel. Utilizes any electronic input/output devices installed in Dispatch offices for the purpose of data input directly required by the Dispatch function, e.g., flight planning, flight release, flight watch. Issues instructions in Dispatch area which require implementation by ground personnel in the performance of those phases of their duties pertinent to flight operations. Performs irregularity reports when required. Re-dispatches flights in progress when necessary for reasons of safety or economy. Exercises and maintains joint responsibility with the pilot in command for operational control in all matters affecting the safety of flights. Informs stations of any changes in the status of all flights such as anticipated delays, cancellations, diversions, etc. Originates and transmits information as to probable arrival and departure of flights operating off schedule due to off-schedule landings and diversions. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Company.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of 23 years of age
- Must possess a current Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Four year college degree preferably with an Aviation, Science or Business major, or Five years aviation experience which includes at least four years of operational experience, or Three years aviation experience, which includes at least two years of operational experience and a two year associates college degree preferably with an Aviation, Science or Business major
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
- Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
- Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable
* Travel to the interview and any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.
Job
: Operations/Maintenance/Mechanics
Primary Location
: US-TX-Fort Worth
Job Posting
: Jun 12, 2012
Unposting Date: Jun 15, 2012
Equal Opportunity Employer
: American Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work Schedule*
: Full-Time
