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Gridiron Air

Flight Follower

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

... Following - monitor each flight with respect to: 1) Departure of the flight from the origin and arrival at destination, including intermediate stops and any diversions from the intended flight and/or ...

dynamicaviation

Crew Resources Coordinator

Bridgewater, VA

$20.25 - $26.50/hr

Actively coordinate all flight following and flight tracking activities in near real-time, using flight following software, in conjunction with the Dynamic Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) and ...

Jet Aviation

Flight Coordinator

Scottsdale, AZ

$65K - $85K/yr

Key duties include flight following, coordinating with pilots, ensuring compliance with all safety standards, and maintaining constant communication with relevant aviation authorities. The ideal ...

Sun Air Jets, LLC

Manager, Flight Control

Camarillo, CA

$75K - $100K/yr

Ensure effective flight following and operational monitoring for all flights, providing real-time support and coordination to flight crews and operational stakeholders. * Identify operational risks ...

Sun Air Jets, LLC

Manager, Flight Control

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Ensure effective flight following and operational monitoring for all flights, providing real-time support and coordination to flight crews and operational stakeholders. * Identify operational risks ...

Sun Air Jets, LLC

Manager, Flight Control

Camarillo, CA

$75K - $100K/yr

Ensure effective flight following and operational monitoring for all flights, providing real-time support and coordination to flight crews and operational stakeholders. * Identify operational risks ...

CSA Air

Account Service Coordinator

Kingsford, MI

Work with flight following and maintenance to create new and maintain current work instructions. * Make travel reservations, to include flight, hotel, and car. * Liaise between DOO and maintenance ...

Eastern Airlines LLC

SUPERVISOR, SOC

Greensboro, NC · On-site

Oversee daily flight following activities including flight planning, weather monitoring, routing, and weight and balance considerations * Act as the point of escalation for complex or irregular ...

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CSA Air

Account Service Coordinator

Kingsford, MI · On-site

Work with flight following and maintenance to create new and maintain current work instructions. * Make travel reservations, to include flight, hotel, and car. * Liaise between DOO and maintenance ...

Flexjet

Flight Tracking Specialist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Conduct flight following/locating for all flights. * Verify each flight's departure, enroute progress, and arrival against scheduled times. * Communicate schedule changes, delays/diversions with each ...

Flexjet

Flight Tracking Specialist

Cleveland, OH

Conduct flight following/locating for all flights. * Verify each flights departure, enroute progress, and arrival against scheduled times. * Communicate schedule changes, delays/diversions with each ...

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How much do flight following jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 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 a Flight Following job?

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 the Flight Following position, 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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,871 per year, or $28.3 per hour.
Flight Coordinator

Flight Coordinator

4P Consulting Inc.

Atlanta, GA • Hybrid

Contractor

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Title :: Flight Coordinator

Location :: Atlanta, GA

Contract :: 3 Months

Flight Coordinator

The Aerial Services Flight Coordinator is an integral part of the Aerial Services team that serves as the primary point of contact with the C-suite to arrange and manage logistics in regard to flight requests.

This position reports directly to the Customer Service Supervisor

Position Location

· Hybrid Office Reporting at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta, Georgia. Will be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

· Must currently reside, or being willing to relocate, within 60 miles or 90 minutes of PDK

**(Relocation Assistance is Available)

· Must be flexible with dynamic schedules, including early mornings, late nights, holidays, weekend and overnight support.

· Be willing to accept temporary assignments at other company domiciles, on occasion.

Formal Education

· College Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, desired with Aviation Management, Finance,

Accounting, or other appropriate experience within aviation operations. (preferred)

· Holds a high school diploma or equivalent (required).

Preferred Qualifications

· Licensed FAA Dispatcher Certificate (Highly Desired)

· NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Certificate (a plus)

· At least 5 years of experience in FAR Part 91, or subpart K, aircraft scheduling experience.

· Familiarity with part 135 is a plus

· Knowledge of business scheduling software

· Familiarity with all aspects of Business Aviation.

Key Skills and Abilities

· Excellent leadership skills;

· Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;

· Excellent organizational, record-keeping and accounting skills;

· Strong skills and proficiency with office administration computer applications;

· Knowledge of aviation and business software programs;

· Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

· Ability to organize workload, prioritize needs, and work under pressure.

· Proven Leadership and strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on valuing diversity, inclusion, effective conflict resolution, trust, and being a positive member of a team.

· Adaptable communication skills with a variety of people and situations, i.e., adjusting communication styles based on the audience, level of technical information needed or known, etc.

· Great oral and written technical skills with the ability to organize, create, and maintain organizational documentation and manuals.

· Strong organizational, administrative, time management, and project management skills.

· Working knowledge of FAA regulations, airfield operations and air traffic management.

Job Responsibilities

· Perform Dispatcher/Office Manager responsibilities and duties, including dispatch of aircraft as defined in the General Operations Manual (GOM).

· Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.

· Must be a cooperative team player who exhibits high levels of interpersonal skill and emotional intelligence.

· Applicants must possess strong analytical reasoning and critical thinking skills. The successful applicant will have demonstrated the ability to solve complex problems in in rapidly evolving, dynamic environments.

· Must have excellent communications skills.

· Must be able to interact appropriately with executive level customers.

· Participate in, and actively support, the Safety Management System (SMS) and ISBAO Standards.

· Personally, and professionally, model all aspects of company culture – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.

· Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by Director, Aerial Services or Customer Support Supervisor.

· Reconcile aircraft and facility expenses.

· Manage and assist with coordination of facility activities and meeting needs.

· Pro-active flight following.

· Complete FRAT for all trips.