Flight Follower
Cargo operator based in Oakdale, CA is seeking Flight Followers to assist with dispatching and providing support for cargo freight aircraft.  This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Responsibilities
 

• The highest priority of each Flight Follower is the safety of the flight which includes following all FAA/FAR rules and regulations.
• Flight Followers are required to monitor several websites and calculate quotes for our customers
• Record Crewmembers flight time in compliance with the company’s crew scheduling procedures to ensure that each flight has a legal crew available to complete all flight operations for all flight segments. 
• Collect, discuss and review weather and aeronautical information to help assist in aircraft/pilot dispatch.
• Flight Followers will track all flights released and update customers and company personnel as necessary.
• All flight times OUT/OFF and ON/IN times will be recorded on every flight.
• Coordinate with the Operations and Maintenance to ensure the aircraft status will permit the intended operation to be conducted safely and in accordance with applicable Minimum Equipment List/Configuration Deviation List items (MEL/CDL) limitations/restrictions at the scheduled departure time. 
• Ensure all flights are released In compliance with the FAA rules and regulations and FAR’s. 
• Advise the appropriate personnel of potential or actual delays or problems
• Coordinate and ensure that all, ground handling, deicing, fuel, landing/departure slots, and international handling, customs, landing/over-flight permits are in order before releasing a flight.
• Provide operational data and reports to personnel as necessary 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Flight Following Dispatch training for FAA certification OR FAA Dispatch License
• Proficient computer skills
• Detail oriented
• Self-Starter
• Must be able to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Must be willing to have a flexible schedule to include working nights and weekends
• Previous aviation experience preferred but not required
• Located 30 minutes within Oakdale, CA