Flight Dispatcher/Scheduler (McKinney, TX)

Change the world. Love your job. Job Description Texas Instruments is seeking an experienced, highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Licensed Dispatcher/Scheduler to join our Flight Department. This critical role is responsible for the end-to-end planning, arrangement, and coordination of travel requirements for company personnel, guests, and flight crew. The successful candidate will manage both company-owned aircraft, making high-stakes, time-sensitive decisions regarding safety, security, personnel, and cost-efficiency. This position requires a professional capable of communicating seamlessly with executive-level management and maintaining composure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Change the world. Love your job. Key Responsibilities Flight Planning & Safety Management Plan and schedule travel on company aircraft in strict compliance with FAA, ICAO, and company regulations. Review NOTAMs, weather forecasts, and airport restrictions to ensure optimal routing and timing. Conduct risk assessments for all coordinated flights and work with crews to develop effective mitigation plans. Initiate operational waivers in conjunction with the company Safety Management System (SMS) when necessary. Maintain a continuous flight-following system to ensure the safety of flight and smooth coordination of services. International Operations & Compliance Coordinate with international handlers and government agencies to secure overflight/landing permits, slots, and customs requirements. Manage visa and passport processing for crew members and advise passengers on required vaccinations and international documentation. Ensure all aircraft/fleet documents, manuals, and crew credentials (medical, immunizations, etc.) remain current and compliant. Manage the payment of international airway, navigation, and duty fees. Logistical & Administrative Coordination Coordinate all trip logistics, including catering, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation. Schedule flight crews to ensure compliance with duty limits and FAA regulations, emphasizing fatigue management and work/life balance. Act as a liaison between management, flight crews, and external service providers (FBOs, caterers, maintenance). Provide administrative support, including maintaining sensitive flight records, processing accounts payable, and assisting with budget preparation and SIFL/IRS/SEC reporting. Emergency & Maintenance Support Participate in all Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drills and maintain emergency contact databases. Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance with the Maintenance Manager to minimize impact on travel schedules. Remain available for after-hours, weekend, and holiday calls to provide flight following or passenger assistance. Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position. Qualifications Minimum requirements: Licensure: Valid FAA Dispatcher License (or equivalent international authorization). Experience: 3+ years Corporate Licensed Dispatch /Scheduler with a proven experience in flight scheduling, dispatch, or aviation logistics. Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with FAA and ICAO regulations, as well as international travel procedures. Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in flight scheduling software and other aviation-related programs. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface professionally with Executive Leadership and Executive Assistants. Physical & Schedule Requirements Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail. Flexibility to handle after-hours, weekend, and holiday calls/duties as required by flight operations. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and IS-BAO/BASC Standards Knowledge of international customs, visa, and permit processes. Strong financial acumen for managing departmental budgets and cost‑saving negotiations (e.g., fuel contracts). About Us Why TI? Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics. We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country‑specific benefits here About Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com. Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Instruments