Dispatch Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Grant Aviation is an Alaskan regional air carrier serving rural Alaska since 1971. With bases in Bethel, Emmonak, Dillingham, King Salmon, Cold Bay, Dutch Harbor, Kenai, and Anchorage, Grant Aviation provides scheduled air transport of passengers, cargo, and mail, as well as air ambulance and charter service. Grant Aviation employs approximately 360 people.

We believe that air travel isn't a luxury - it's a necessity - and we are committed to creating a safe, friendly, and reliable experience for all our customers.

Our company is built upon respect for our customers, employees, and communities, and we constantly work to improve our operations to ensure smooth travel and enjoyable experiences. We are professional, while staying true to our Alaskan roots and commitment to the personal touch.

POSITION: Dispatch Agent

Do you desire to:

• Determine flight routes.
• Designate pilot(s) and aircraft for each flight.
• Record required fuel load.
• Record passenger and freight load.
• Prepare Flight Manifest forms.
• Conducts flight following duties.
• Notify the Director of Operations of any abnormal occurrence regarding any phase of operation.
• Responsible for notifying maintenance when advised by flight crews of maintenance issues.
• Ensure revision data company aircraft are forwarded to those aircraft as expeditiously as possible.
• Track and maintain crew operational legality.
• Assist with the financial recording and tracking for receipts and billings, as directed by the Station Manager or President.
• Monitors the departure of the flight form the place of origin and arrival at the place of destination, including intermediate stops and diversions.
• Passes along information about maintenance and mechanical delays encountered at place of origin and destination and intermediate stops.
• Advises the flight crews and the operation staff of any known conditions that may adversely affect the safety of the flight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferably you have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three (3) years professional work experience in aviation field operating under Part-135 or Part-121 preferred.
• Ability to lift approximately 20 pounds.

Your Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Flight benefits.
• 401(k) program.
• Employee assistance program.
• HSA for qualified plans.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.

Grant Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates seeking reasonable accommodation in the recruitment or employment processes should contact Human Resources at: View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

If this sounds like a fulfilling role for you, please submit your resume today! We would love to have you on board as soon as possible!

Candidates may be subject to pre-employment background checks and drug testing as a condition of employment.