Flight Dispatcher (Virtual) Jobs

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Boeing’s Flight Support Services department is looking for a Flight Dispatcher to join their team. Applicants must be self-starters and able to learn and adapt in a digital classroom and “on-the-job training” setting.

Flight Dispatch is a 24 x 7 x 365 operation and this position is expected to perform shift work. During training and following your competency checks, you must be willing and able to work any of the following shifts: mornings, afternoons, and overnight. All shift times (including for remote assignments) are scheduled in Mountain Time. You may be scheduled over weekends and holidays. Additional shifts may be assigned based on operational need or to cover absences.

Position Responsibilities:

Shift Preparation

• Review outgoing shift turnover reports and receive dispatch briefing(s).
• Familiarize with new policies and procedures and any manual updates.
• Review and familiarize with current weather and trends, NOTAMs, enroute hazards, and other safety of flight information.

Flight Planning and Following

• Review aircraft maintenance status and determine if the aircraft can be dispatched.
• Monitor dispatch dashboard for new trip / mission requests from our customers and if requested provide an itinerary and draft flight plan back to the customer.
• Review all available reports and published information to develop a safe and legal flight plan in accordance with customer specifications, FAA regulations, and international rules and regulations.
• File flight plan with all required ATC addresses and ensure flight plan is acknowledged.
• Provide flight following to airborne flights and transmit to the crews any information which may affect the safety of flight. Remain aware of where your assigned flights are located and their status.
• Trips may involve multiple legs, multiple airports and ensuring appropriate performance and weight and balance issues are addressed with the customer.
• Monitor weather and conditions for all airports listed on the flight plan and communicate any required changes to the flight crews.
• Commercial customers and military customers may have different types of flight planning to maintain familiarity and competency with.
• Monitor and record out, off, on, in times for your various assigned flights.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Complete recurrent dispatcher training.
• Gather information on current weather conditions, planned flight routes, hazardous conditions and other flight information related to safety of flight; uses gathered information to delivery a briefing to the flight crew.
• Maintain knowledge of sanctioned countries and sanctioned entities, and know how to react, report, and document any requests that fall within this realm.
• Maintain annual currency with Boeing SMS training.
• Remain knowledgeable of company and customer policies and procedures, operations specifications, irregular operations procedures, aircraft performance and limitations, and related regulations.
• If requested, Dispatch will obtain diplomatic clearances on behalf of the customer.
• Acquire, distribute, and interpret a wide variety of publications (navigation charts, flight manuals and other safety publications) required to ensure safe flight and to comply with applicable regulations.

Recordkeeping

• Maintain records of any irregularities or incidents to submit for review by the safety team.
• Assist management with billing tasks (if requested and trained to do so).
• Maintain timely and accurate time tracking tickets to allow for the billing of customers for dispatch services.
• Check other dispatcher’s work before it is sent out (if time permits). Document any findings in quality control checks.

Internal Coordination

• Assist management with customer visits and operations control center tours.
• Attend frequent department meetings (bi-monthly or monthly). Attend other company meetings if required.
• Coordinates with other internal Boeing organizations, as required for matters pertaining to permits, technical help, troubleshooting, etc.
• Remain on duty until each airplane dispatched by him or her has completed its flight, or until relieved by another licensed Dispatcher

Irregular Operations

• In an emergency, initiate documented procedures and notification chain.
• Acts as a primary point of contact for emergency situations.
• Reports all incidents and safety matters as part of Boeing’s SMS.
• Assist the flight crews with airborne emergencies and/or diversion assistance.

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• FAA Dispatcher Certification required
• 1 or more years of Aviation experience (preferably as a Dispatcher/Pilot)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Degree in a related field of study
• 3 or more years of Aviation experience (preferably as a Dispatcher/Pilot)

Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
This position is for variable shift.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $73,100 – $115,000
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Qualifications

• Candidate must live within 90 minutes of any Boeing or subsidiary owned facility (to be used as a backup location).
• Some travel may be required (i.e., initial or recurrent training, company meetings, etc.).