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Solairus Aviation

Aviation Dispatcher

$60K - $65K/yr

Overview The Dispatch department is the company's central point of communication for flight ... Knowledge of aircraft scheduling principles and aircraft trip planning resources including ...

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Belle Chasse, LA · On-site +1

$40.83 - $47.63/hr

Expedites aircraft operations to include concurrent servicing, hot pit refueling and/or combat turns or integrated combat turns. Performs preflight, postflight, thru flight, periodic, isochronal ...

Naval Air Systems Command

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San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$23.34 - $43.01/hr

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Air National Guard Units

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Belle Chasse, LA · On-site +1

$31.26 - $42.19/hr

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Army National Guard Units

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Santa Fe, NM · On-site +1

$21.88 - $37.72/hr

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Army National Guard Units

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Bangor, ME · On-site +1

$27.31 - $33.20/hr

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0483000 and is part of the ME DCSAV, National Guard. Learn more about this agency Duties Help This position is ...

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How much do remote aircraft dispatcher jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote aircraft dispatcher in the United States is $27.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $37.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote aircraft dispatcher?

A Remote Aircraft Dispatcher is responsible for planning and coordinating flight operations from an off-site location. They work closely with pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground personnel to ensure flights are conducted safely and efficiently. Their duties include monitoring weather conditions, flight routes, fuel requirements, and regulatory compliance. Remote dispatchers use advanced communication and flight planning tools to perform their tasks from a remote setting. This role requires FAA certification and strong decision-making skills to handle in-flight adjustments and emergencies.

What does a remote aircraft dispatcher do?

A typical workday for a Remote Aircraft Dispatcher involves monitoring and coordinating multiple flights, developing flight plans based on weather and airspace conditions, maintaining real-time communication with pilots and airline operations, and promptly addressing any in-flight issues or changes. Most dispatchers work in shifts to provide 24/7 coverage, collaborating closely with both flight crews and ground support teams via digital channels. You can expect a dynamic, detail-oriented environment where quick decision-making and strong multitasking skills are crucial. While remote, the role still requires continuous teamwork and adherence to strict safety protocols to ensure smooth flight operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote aircraft dispatcher?

To excel as a Remote Aircraft Dispatcher, you generally need a strong background in aviation operations, flight planning, and meteorology, along with an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate or equivalent credential. Familiarity with flight planning software, air traffic control systems, and digital communication tools is essential for performing core duties remotely. Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication are highly valued soft skills in this position. These competencies are critical to ensuring safe, efficient flight operations, effective coordination across dispersed teams, and compliance with regulatory requirements in a remote setting.

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Infographic showing various Remote Aircraft Dispatcher job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,639 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

Aircraft Dispatcher

Holloman Air Force Base, NM • On-site, Remote

U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
National Security • 1 - 5K employees
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$55K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

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About the Position: This is a Aircraft Dispatcher position in the Army Air Flight Detachment with U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range, White Sands Test Center with duty location Holloman AFB NM (merit).
This announcement has been amended extending closing date from 01 September 2026 to 15 September 2026.
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Duties
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  • Act as the Army Air representative in all matters pertaining to scheduling of aircraft, aircrews, and related resources for weapons and system
    testing and evaluation on and off range for White Sands Missile Range.
  • Coordinate on and off range air operations/flight plans with appropriate air traffic control agencies such as air traffic control facilities, flight
    service stations, control towers, and Cherokee.
  • Negotiate with on and off range customers to determine the best support scenario to save and conserve customer funds.
  • Maintain current NOTAM (notice to airmen giving airfield status) file for the Continental United States.
  • Make periodic changes to DOD Flight Information Publication (FLIP) by receiving changes, removing obsolete information and filing current
    information.
  • Inform and assist the Aviation Safety Officer(s) on any area pertaining to aircraft accident prevention, investigation, and reporting.
  • Interpret guidance to the White Sands Missile Range command group regarding the operating limitations of aircraft and crews, length of flight,
    cargo weight, number of passengers and who is authorized to be a passenger on Army aircraft.
  • Review aircraft and crew requirements to accomplish the mission as requested by the supported organization

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the duration of your employment.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) coordinating aircraft operations and flight plans by maintaining daily flight schedules and synchronizing aircraft and flight crew availability to ensure proper aviation missions support; (2) examining fleet and aircrew inventory with scheduling management data to ensure operational constraints of aircraft capability; and (3) utilizing aviation system to record pilot flight hours, status, and/or training requirement.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (NK-02/GS -07).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Manages and Organizes Information
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Technical Competence

Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field (CF) position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment, Relocation, Retention incentive may be authorized.
  • Situation Telework - as determined by the organization agency policy.
  • White Sands Missile Range is DoD's largest, fully instrumented, open-air range, provides America's Armed Forces, allies, partners, and defense technology innovators with the world's premiere research, development, test, evaluation (RDT&E), experimentation, and training facilities to ensure our nation's defense readiness.
    White Sands Missile Range is a unique tri-service facility for test, evaluation, research, and assessment of military systems and commercial products. The range is located in the Tularosa Basin of south-central New Mexico 30 miles east of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas. Due to the unique location of White Sands Missile Range, on-post housing is available for civilians. For more information go to http://www.whitesandshomes.com/
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The band NK- 03 is equal to the former GS-8 Step 01 through GS-10 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $88,356.00 including locality.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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