What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Atlas Air, Inc?
Overview
Performs flight planning and flight following functions in compliance with Company manuals, the Operation Specifications and applicable FARs.
Responsibilities
- Has joint responsibility with the Captain for the safe dispatch of the airplane.
- Monitors, analyzes, calculates flight factors, airplane performance, operating limitations, MEL/CDL/NEF, weather reports, NOTAMS and creates/updates flight plans.
- Performs flight planning and flight following functions including monitoring changing conditions, uses available information to develop/update flight plans, and when appropriate, communicates information, instructions, and guidance to flight crewmembers.
- Performs flight following duties in accordance with the FAR’s and Company policy.
- Maintains Operational Control; operational planning of all movements, initiation, continuation, diversion, termination, and cancellation of all flights planned or conducted.
- Creates an environment that encourages teamwork by:
- Informing management of unique or difficult situations
- Providing on-going assistance to other dispatchers through shift log notes
- Establish and maintain working relationship with employees in pertinent areas such as Maintenance, Crew Scheduling Resources and System Operations
- Completes required dispatch training within the time limits as outlined by the FAR’s
Qualifications
- Current FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate
- Worldwide geographic familiarity
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language
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