Student Assistant - Flight Dispatch (Eastman Campus)

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing flight schedule and dispatching aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Assists Flight Line Personnel as necessary
• Assists dispatch personnel as necessary
• Dispatches aircraft to instructors and students.
• Maintains safe operations including practice areas.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University in a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Maintain his/her academic work load while handling a student job opportunity.
• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle check.
• Must be able to pass and maintain annual TSA Safety Requirements.
• Must be able to pass and maintain fuel truck safety requirements.
• Must be able to pass and maintain golf cart safety requirements.
• Must have a current drivers license in good standing

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and various software programs.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to retain important knowledge and follow operating procedures and protocols.
• Familiar with MGA Standard Operating Procedures, Restrictions and Emergency Operations.
• Must be dependable and prompt.
• Must adhere to the code of confidentiality.
• Must be courteous to all students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Must adhere to an assigned schedule.