What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Menzies?
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- Paid Training
The Dispatcher is responsible for distributing proper fuel loads , maintaining proper communication with Supervisors and
customers, and compiling detailed and accurate flight information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Comply with Location’s attendance/tardiness standards.
- Communicate flight release and fuel load information to appropriate operations.
- Maintain lines of communication with line operations and air carriers through the use of two-way radios.
- Coordinate operations with the airline.
- Maintain flight logs and update flight schedules.
- Arrange for accommodations when flight delays occur.
- Handle phone traffic.
- Assist in the planning and control of truck assignments.
- Recommend weight and balance preparation in accordance with airline requirements.
- Operate motorized equipment.
- Ensure the safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security and all government statutory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills are required. Work effectively under pressure.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Experience preferred.
- Ability to add and subtract, along with multiply and divide. Ability to perform these with regard to weight, measurement and volume.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Possess/maintain a valid driver’s license and other FAA Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass pre-employment medical.
- Must pass Drug testing.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English proficiently.
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Work is done primarily outdoors, must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
- Ops Suite
- computer skills
- Fuel release completion
- some ITP knowledge of Fueling
- SWA training
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Comfortably and continuously, lift/move 70 lbs.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate.
