What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Operations Specialist position at ATP Flight School?
About Us (This is not a remote role)
ATP is the nation's largest flight school, providing students with the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career. For over 35 years, ATP has been the leader in professional flight training and supplying pilots to regional and major airlines.
The Role
ATP is seeking a Flight Operations Specialist to support its Flight Operations department with scheduling and monitoring flights for a fleet of over 500 aircraft nationwide at ATP’s Jacksonville Beach/Ponte Vedra Beach headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Support flight operations by coordinating aircraft, students, and instructor resources with weather and operational needs.
- Schedule and track flights for almost 500 aircraft nationwide.
- Coordinate scheduled maintenance and repositioning of aircraft.
- Provide a high level of customer service to customers in the cross-country phase of training.
- Assist with airline, hotel, and ground transportation needs for flight crews.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree Required (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
- Aviation Experience Required (Licensed Dispatcher or Private Pilot preferred)
- Excellent Communication Skills Required
- Customer Service Experience Preferred
Benefits
ATP offers a comprehensive employee benefits program, including:
- Starting pay commensurate with experience
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Medical coverage
- Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Enrollment (100% Vested with no employer contributions)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 13 Paid Time Off Days per Year (PTO is earned on an accrual-basis)
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
ATP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
