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Who we are:

Would you like to work for a stable, secure, and fast-growing airline where you will be stimulated, challenged, and have the opportunity to develop your career? If so, read on! Come and work with the best of the best at Envoy Air where you will join a team committed to providing outstanding service.

We offer:

• Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network
• Training and development programs to take your career to the next level
• Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location)

New Pay Rate: $20.37 / Hr !

How will you make an impact?

Responsibilities

• Joint responsibility with the pilot in command for the safety and operational control of flights
• Authorizes, regulates, and controls flights according to government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flight
• Assures that appropriate personnel are informed of significant changes in the flight status, such as specific aircraft to be used on flights, aircraft changes, aircraft substitutions, delays, unscheduled landings, diversions or cancellations
• Preplans daily flight operations with primary emphasis on safety, efficiency, and economy consistent with passenger comfort and on-time performance
• Assures that appropriate personnel are informed of significant changes in the flight status such as specific aircraft to be used on flights, aircraft changes, aircraft substitutions, delays, unscheduled landings, diversions or cancellations
• Initiates operational flight information and time limit decision messages
• Assures availability of crew and aircraft for each scheduled departure
• Keeps informed of progress of all inbound flights entering control area, location of aircraft, and crews out of position during irregular operation
• Coordinates for optimum utilization of aircraft and crews during irregular operations(s)
• Issues instructions in his/her dispatch area, which require implementation by appropriate personnel in the performance of those phases of his/her duties pertinent to flight operations
• Effective organization and planning skills are necessary in this position
• Must be able to work independently as well as under direct supervision
• Must speak clearly over the telephone and radio transmission and be understood by crew members and others

Who are we looking for?

Requirements

• Minimum age: 23
  
• High school diploma, GED, or International equivalent
• Possess a valid FAA Dispatch license

• Possess a valid, unexpired and unsuspended REAL ID-compliant, state driver’s license; or otherwise maintain all necessary authority and identification to travel for business needs as required; some license restrictions may prohibit a candidate from being considered for this role.

• Understand basic concepts of weather, navigation, and aeronautics
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays and rotating days off
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
• Ability to understand and read a 24-hour clock, preferred
• Working knowledge of FAA 121 Regulations, preferred

Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time.

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, provides regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and ground handling services for many American Airlines Group flights. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc., following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Miami, with a large ground handling operation in Los Angeles. Connect with Envoy on Twitter @EnvoyAirCareers, on Instagram @EnvoyAirCareers, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/envoyaircareers and Facebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment.