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7 Air LLC

Flight Follower

Miami, FL

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

THE XTREME GROUP

Flight Follower

Miami, FL

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

Everts Air

Flight Control Manager

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Flight Control Manager is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient management of Operational Control to include the Flight Following personnel. The Flight Control Manager will be current ...

Everts Air Cargo

Flight Control Manager

Fairbanks, AK

$40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Flight Control Manager is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient management of Operational Control to include the Flight Following personnel. The Flight Control Manager will be current ...

Sun Air Jets, LLC

Flight Coordinator

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide flight following and operational monitoring for all assigned flights, communicating aircraft status, schedule changes, weather impacts, and operational updates to flight crews, clients ...

United Aviate Academy

LAT CFI

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

Instrument time includes the following: * Any instrument time flown during training (simulated or actual on an IFR flight plan) * Any instrument time flown as a CFII (IR dual given on flight ...

Everts Air

Flight Follower (Part 135)

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs activities associated with scheduling, flight following, and operational support of 14 CFR Part 135 flight operations. Compensation: Starting at $25.00 p/hr Schedule: M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM ...

Sun Air Jets, LLC

Flight Coordinator

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide flight following and operational monitoring for all assigned flights, communicating aircraft status, schedule changes, weather impacts, and operational updates to flight crews, clients ...

Aviation Advisor, Inc.

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Flight Operations Scheduler

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsible for all aspects of Charter Sales and Flight Following * Receive and provide timely and accurate quotes for charter requests by retail clients and/or other operators and brokers * Work to ...

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Sun Air Jets, LLC

Flight Coordinator

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide flight following and operational monitoring for all assigned flights, communicating aircraft status, schedule changes, weather impacts, and operational updates to flight crews, clients ...

Everts Air Cargo

Flight Follower (Part 135)

Fairbanks, AK

$25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs activities associated with scheduling, flight following, and operational support of 14 CFR Part 135 flight operations. Compensation: Starting at $25.00 p/hr Schedule: M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM ...

Sun Air Jets, LLC

Flight Coordinator

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide flight following and operational monitoring for all assigned flights, communicating aircraft status, schedule changes, weather impacts, and operational updates to flight crews, clients ...

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How much do flight following jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight following in the United States is $28.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is flight following?

A Flight Following job involves monitoring aircraft movements, ensuring flight plans are followed, and providing real-time operational support to pilots and dispatchers. Flight Followers track weather conditions, air traffic, and any potential issues that could affect a flight’s safety and efficiency. They communicate with crews, coordinate with air traffic control, and help manage schedules to ensure safe and timely operations. This role is essential in airline, cargo, and charter operations to maintain situational awareness and respond to developing conditions quickly.

What are the typical challenges faced by flight following professionals on a daily basis?

Flight Following professionals often handle rapidly changing weather conditions, unplanned route deviations, and last-minute operational changes, all while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining clear communication with pilots and dispatchers. The ability to quickly assess risk and adapt plans is crucial, as is maintaining situational awareness over multiple flights simultaneously. Teamwork and collaboration with dispatch, maintenance, and flight crews are integral to resolving issues efficiently. These challenges make the role dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy fast-paced, detail-oriented work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in flight following, and why are they important?

To thrive in Flight Following, you need a strong understanding of aviation operations, flight planning, and weather analysis, typically backed by relevant education or industry certifications. Familiarity with flight tracking systems, dispatch software, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) is crucial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills help you collaborate with pilots and respond to dynamic situations. These abilities are critical for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations.

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Infographic showing various Flight Following job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,871 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

International Flight Clearance Coordinator

Kalitta Air, LLC

Ypsilanti, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Kalitta Air rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 26 rated airlines

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: International Flight Clearance Coordinator

Department: Flight Operations Support

Reports To: Manager, International Flight Clearance

SUMMARY:

Accepts flight requirements from management/sales, coordinates with internal departments, obtains necessary rights and permits, ensures flight routing and permit reliability, and presents a complete trip package to flight following for use in managing the actual flight/series of flights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Evaluates routing and submits necessary applications for necessary operating rights, overflight permits, and landing permits.
  • Coordinates with approved vendors to obtain necessary clearances as required.
  • Ensures international clearances required to operate scheduled and charter operations are obtained in a timely manner.
  • Prepares a complete “trip package” for use by flight following in managing scheduled and charter operations.
  • Confirms proposed routing and scheduled times for operational correctness
  • Considers the impact of current events and global political issues on current operations
  • May be required to cover Operations Assistant Duties
  • Additional Duties as required by the Manager of International Flight Clearance

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Applicants must be prepared to work all shifts; including but not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable. Must have good working knowledge of world geography, air cargo, and aircraft ground operations. Must possess exceptional attention to detail and abstract problem solving capabilities. Experience in a flight dispatch center helpful. FAA Dispatcher’s license desirable, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give verbal and written direction to assigned staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to convert between different units of measure. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

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 sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use a computer terminal, telephone and l0-key calculator. The employee is required to stand, walk, and climb/descend stairs.


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. This job is in an office environment with heating and cooling. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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