Job Description
The Dispatcher position is responsible for ensuring all flights are conducted safely and efficiently and in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CRF). The Dispatcher is responsible for partnering with the Pilots for the operational control of the flight.
Benefits and Offers
Health Insurance Plans
Sun Country offers generous health insurance plans that include vision and dental coverage
Life Insurance
100% company paid life insurance
401k plan with matching contributions
Paid Time Off
New Collective Bargaining Agreement reached for Dispatchers at Sun Country Airlines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain control of the operation
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
Job Requirements
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
Preferred Skills
Job Details
Company: Sun Country Airlines - SY
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
