"Aircraft Dispatcher"

Aircraft Dispatcher

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Other Administrative Positions

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4738P

Home Org Name: Flight Education

Division Name: College of Liberal Arts

Job Class Code: EG14a/b

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The Department of Professional Flight at the Auburn University School of Aviation is shaping the next century of flight. If you are looking for an opportunity to support this endeavor we are currently seeking candidates for an Aircraft Dispatcher. In this fast-paced, customer-service focused department, this position will facilitate the dispatching of aircraft and flight training devices used by Auburn University's flight program.

Essential Functions

• Dispatches laboratory training flights in accordance with the published daily schedule in coordination with flight laboratory instructors and leadership.
• Assigns resources necessary to support flight training lessons.
• Ensures accurate aircraft status is displayed in the computer-based management system.
• Assists with student records management and other record-keeping and data collection tasks.
• Assists in tracking inventory of training materials and supplies.
• Assists in filling student orders for training materials.
• Coordinates aircraft fueling with airport line crew.
• Works closely with maintenance personnel to coordinate required aircraft maintenance.
• Communicates via radio with personnel in active aircrafts and with fuel teams.
• May assist driving campus flight shuttle, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level II: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in flight operations coordination and scheduling, or experience in operations involving equipment, facilities, or personnel coordination and scheduling.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Clear and concise communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Punctuality is a must

Minimum Technology Skills

Basic computer skills

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and Outlook

Salary Range: $31,200 - $41,630

Job Category: Transportation/Material Movers

Working Hours if Non-Traditional: 8 hour shifts between the hours of 4:30AM and 9:00PM; may include Saturdays

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: AL

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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