What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Follower position at Western Global Airlines?
Flight Follower
Want to join The World's Fastest Growing Cargo Airline? Then look no further....
Do you have your FAA Aircraft Dispatchers certification? Ready to join our growing team of qualified Flight Followers? We are looking Flight Followers to dispatch MD11s and B747s around the globe and around the clock.
Essential Duties:
- Update and maintain flight schedule database
- Monitors each flight with respect to the following:
- Departure of the flight from the place or origin and arrival at the place or destination, including intermediate stops and any diversions from the intended flight and/or route to be flown.
- Maintenance and mechanical delays encountered at places of origin, destination, and intermediate stops.
- Any known conditions that may adversely affect the safety of flight.
- Responsible for ensuring that the required data, as defined in WGA’s approved/accepted manuals, is prepared and provided to crewmembers prior to departure. This includes, but is not limited to, the required weather reports, NOTAMS, weight and balance, airport analysis, etc.
- Responsible, in conjunction with the Pilot in Command, for the preparation and issuance of the flight release in accordance with WGA’s approved/accepted, as applicable, procedures under 14 CFR Part 121.
- Monitor the progress of the flight, weather conditions, destination and alternate airport status and ascertain when deviations from planned flight are necessary. If a deviation is required, initiate contact with aircraft.
- Ensures flight crewmembers are briefed on the status of the aircraft with regards to mechanical discrepancies/irregularities, MEL/CDL deferrals, and any other items that may affect the intended flight prior to the release of the flight and during all flight operations.
- Reports and records all irregularities encountered that involve mechanical, operational, safety, or emergency situations that could affect the intended flight.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Familiarity with dispatching and call-routing software, global positioning system, database, and aviation ground support software; knowledge of meteorology, aircraft navigation, instrumentation systems, landing/takeoff and emergency procedures, and FAA regulations and laws.
- Must have a working knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements.
- 1-3 years previous Flight Follower experience; Part 121 preferred.
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher License Required.
- Flight Follower or Flight Dispatch: Part 121 preferred but not required.
- Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Must be 23 years of age and be able to work in the United States.
- Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts; including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Outstanding communication and analytical skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
If you are looking for a fascinating, challenging and meaningful career in the airline industry, we encourage you to contact us. We take pride in finding and hiring the best people and providing them with opportunities to grow and excel.
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