Dispatcher Career Guide

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible to Manager of Dispatch for operational control of airline flight operations

Must monitor flight operations, record departure and arrival times of all flights and keep the computer systems up to date
In coordination with the Maintenance Manager(s), must establish and publish to all stations the aircraft routing planned for the day (and any changes thereto)
Must provide required weather information for flight crews
When safe flight operations are assured, must release flight crews to operate flights on their scheduled block
Must coordinate with Ground Operations on any crew or aircraft changes
Must coordinate diversions with Customer Service personnel for the best possible passenger convenience
Must become familiar with the use and intent of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) as per assigned aircraft type
Must record all non-routine incidents in the station log, and complete appropriate forms, Irregularity Reports, etc.
When necessary, must initiate Emergency procedures and notification
Must exercise operational control
Must coordinate any unscheduled operation of Republic Airways subsidiaries' aircraft with all appropriate parties
Must perform additional duties as assigned by the Company

REQUIREMENTS