Job Description
As an Assistant Flight Superintendent, you will support Flight Superintendents, Senior Flight Superintendents, Sector Managers and external customers by gathering and disseminating information in support of the daily flight operation. Additionally, you will assist Flight Superintendents with operational issues, including monitoring the progress and safety of Delta’s flights. Other responsibilities may also include administrative duties, updating manuals and implementing the overtime program. This position emphasizes safety-conscious behaviors across all areas of the operation.
In this role, you must demonstrate exceptional leadership, management and administrative abilities, along with strong interpersonal skills. Additionally, you must be able to perform under pressure and possess the ability to analyze large amounts of disparate information, draw conclusions, and act in a timely manner while handling multiple tasks and continually changing priorities.
The Assistant Flight Superintendent position serves as the entry level position to Flight Control, with advancement opportunity to the Flight Superintendent position. Flight Superintendents provide dispatching and operational control over Delta’s daily flight operation in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and Delta company policy in pursuit of the highest possible level of air safety. Successful candidates must complete a rigorous licensing process to obtain required certification.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Job Requirements
Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles
Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority
High School diploma, GED or High School Equivalency
Be at least 23 years of age per FAA regulations
Be able to pass an extensive background check, drug test and audiogram
Be authorized to work in the US
Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate or enrollment in a FAA approved Aircraft Dispatcher certification course that must be completed by 06/30/2021.
Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Operational and passenger service experience along with supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge of meteorology, Federal Aviation Regulations and previous flying experience is beneficial.
Flying experience (private, instrument, commercial pilot certificate).
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