The Supervisor of Flight Control is responsible for overseeing daily and nightly flight operations. This position requires coordination with customers and involvement in accident/incident investigations. This will be a 3rd shift position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, implement, and manage contingency plans for operations
- Ensure compliance with all applicable FARs
- Collect and analyze data for accident/incident investigations related to aircraft mishaps
- Maintain records of normal and non-normal flight operations
- Plan and monitor progress of ABX and contract flights, resolving issues as they arise
- Perform duties of Flight Operation Officer, as needed
- Evaluate weather and fuel requirements, including daily arrival fuel assessments
- Assess aircraft performance and monitor flight progress
- Ensure all proper slots and permits are secured for international flights
- Make necessary adjustments in the LIDO database
- Interface with customers to coordinate flight control operations
- Perform additional duties as required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise daily and nightly Flight Control operations
- Execute supervisory functions, including hiring, firing, counseling, and employee evaluations
- Provide leadership and guidance to flight control personnel
- Ensure efficient workflow and problem resolution within the team
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have HSD/GED
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher's license
- 1 year as aircraft dispatcher with FAR 121 carrier including 1 year with ABX
- 1 year computer flight planning experience
- PC proficiency
- Excellent written/oral communication skills
- Flexibility/adaptability in decision making
- Ability to lift objects weighing various amounts up to 40 lb.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Pilot's license
- Experience as aircraft dispatcher lead/supervisor
- College coursework in supervisory/management field
- Supervisory experience