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Flight Dispatch Manager Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Reporting to the Flight Dispatch/Ramp Operations Manager, the Lead Flight Dispatcher provides daily operational oversight, coordinates aircraft and maintenance resources, supports dispatch functions ...

... Manager. * Maintain accurate and complete records in flight tracking, scheduling, and dispatch software; ensure mission documentation is properly closed out. * Conduct detailed shift handovers ...

... Manager. * Maintain accurate and complete records in flight tracking, scheduling, and dispatch software; ensure mission documentation is properly closed out. * Conduct detailed shift handovers ...

... Dispatcher preferred) * Strong understanding of flight planning and flight following processes * Knowledge of DRM & CRM procedures * Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

... Dispatcher preferred) * Strong understanding of flight planning and flight following processes * Knowledge of DRM & CRM procedures * Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Perform additional related duties as assigned by the SOC Manager. Requirements Skills and ... FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate preferred or required (depending on company policy). * Must be ...

Perform additional related duties as assigned by the SOC Manager. Requirements Skills and ... FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate preferred or required (depending on company policy). * Must be ...

Perform additional related duties as assigned by the SOC Manager. Requirements Skills and ... FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate preferred or required (depending on company policy). * Must be ...

Perform additional related duties as assigned by the SOC Manager. Requirements: Skills and ... FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate preferred or required (depending on company policy). * Must be ...

Perform additional related duties as assigned by the SOC Manager. Requirements Skills and ... FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate preferred or required (depending on company policy). * Must be ...

Flight Nurse

Brooksville, FL · On-site

$28.66 - $49.63/hr

Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient ... ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners. * Share shift change info to ...

Flight Nurse

Brooksville, FL · On-site

$28.66 - $49.63/hr

Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient ... ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners. * Share shift change info to ...

Flight Nurse

Brooksville, FL

$28.66 - $49.63/hr

Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient ... ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners. * Share shift change info to ...

Flight Nurse

Brooksville, FL · On-site

$28.66 - $49.63/hr

Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient ... ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners. * Share shift change info to ...

Flight Nurse

Brooksville, FL

$28.66 - $49.63/hr

Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient ... ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners. * Share shift change info to ...

Flight Nurse

Brooksville, FL

$28.66 - $49.63/hr

Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient ... ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners. * Share shift change info to ...

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How much do flight dispatch manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight dispatch manager in Florida is $46,996.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,600.00 and $53,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flight Dispatch Manager vs Flight Operations Coordinator?

AspectFlight Dispatch ManagerFlight Operations Coordinator
CertificationsFAA Dispatch License, relevant aviation certificationsOften FAA licenses, but may vary by employer
Work EnvironmentAirlines, charter companies, private jet operatorsAirlines, corporate flight departments, aviation companies
Primary ResponsibilitiesPlanning flights, ensuring compliance, coordinating with pilots and ground staffScheduling, communication, supporting flight operations

The Flight Dispatch Manager and Flight Operations Coordinator roles both involve coordinating flight activities within the aviation industry. While the Dispatch Manager focuses on flight planning, compliance, and safety regulations, the Operations Coordinator handles scheduling and communication support. Both roles require aviation certifications and work in similar environments, but their specific responsibilities differ, with Dispatch Managers having a more technical and regulatory focus.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Flight Dispatch Manager jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Flight Dispatch Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Flight Dispatch Manager job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,996 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Lead Flight Dispatcher

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ Inc.

Daytona Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks for the position of Lead Flight Dispatcher within the Flight Department on the Daytona Beach Campus. This position serves as a key operational leader responsible for supporting Flight Dispatch and Ramp Operations while ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective utilization of university aircraft, facilities, and resources.

Reporting to the Flight Dispatch/Ramp Operations Manager, the Lead Flight Dispatcher provides daily operational oversight, coordinates aircraft and maintenance resources, supports dispatch functions, and serves as a subject matter expert for dispatch procedures and customer service operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational abilities, decision-making skills, and a commitment to customer service excellence in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead daily Flight Dispatch and Ramp Operations activities.

  • Coordinate aircraft availability, maintenance scheduling, and resource allocation.

  • Monitor flight operations and ensure compliance with safety, security, and TSA requirements.

  • Investigate operational disruptions, incidents, and aircraft cancellations; recommend process improvements.

  • Serve as the primary liaison between dispatch, maintenance, and flight operations teams.

  • Manage dispatch communications, including phone, email, and customer inquiries.

  • Support and maintain operational technology systems used in flight dispatch and tracking.

  • Ensure facilities, equipment, and operational areas remain safe and functional.

  • Adjust schedules and resources in response to weather, maintenance, and operational needs.

  • Maintain fleet records, aircraft documentation, and safety kit compliance.

  • Lead training, mentoring, and onboarding efforts for dispatch personnel.

  • Provide dispatch desk coverage and operational support during peak periods and staffing shortages.

  • Serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Dispatch Manager.

  • Assist with special projects, visiting aircraft operations, and departmental initiatives.

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence-and help shape the future of aerospace.

  • Generous Time Off:Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

  • Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

  • Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.

  • Personal Leave:Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in aviation operations, customer service, administrative support, flight dispatch, or a related field.

  • Valid driver's license.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain TSA security clearance.

  • Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Experience working in fast-paced operational environments requiring multitasking and independent decision-making.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

  • Ability to maintain professionalism while interacting with students, instructors, parents, alumni, guests, and other stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing operational requirements, and work effectively under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years of Flight Operations experience.

  • Two years of customer service experience.

  • Experience coordinating aircraft maintenance activities, dispatch functions, or airport operations.

  • Experience mentoring, training, or leading employees in an aviation environment.

  • Knowledge of FAA operational requirements and aviation safety practices.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R311875. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

  • Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions - including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment - based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit ourwebsite.

Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contacteraujobs@erau.eduand should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.