How much does a Flight Dispatcher make in San Jose, CA? The average Flight Dispatcher salary in San Jose, CA is $93,984 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $79,723 and $111,181. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Flight Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $66,739 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $79,723 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $93,984 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $111,181 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Flight Dispatcher Salary $126,839 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
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What is a Flight Dispatcher ?

A flight dispatcher (also known as an airline dispatcher, flight follower or flight operations officer) assists in planning flight paths, taking into account aircraft performance and loading, enroute winds, thunderstorm and turbulence forecasts, airspace restrictions, and airport conditions. Dispatchers also provide a flight following service and advise pilots if conditions change. They usually work in the operations center of the airline. In the United States and Canada, the flight dispatcher shares legal responsibility with the commander of the aircraft (joint responsibility dispatch system...

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Job Openings for Flight Dispatcher in San Jose, CA
Balance Staffing Company - San Jose , CA
We are seeking to hire a Test Technician to support our client in San Jose, CA. Our client is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are looking for motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented individuals to join our growing team. Do you have great attention to detail? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? This is the opportunity for you! Job Duties: Perform production and developmental testing and troubleshooting for RF Passive and Active electronic hardware. Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard test apparatus or device test equipment to conduct, functional, operational, and environmental tests to evaluate performance and reliability of hardware for Space Flight per the applicable test procedures. Conduct or witness extensive testing, which includes, cold check, in-process, vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum testing of complex electronic systems, sub-systems and
- 1 day ago
Flying Lion, Inc. (FLI) - San Jose , CA
***Join Our Team as a Certified UAS Operator (RPIC) - Drone Pilot*** Flying Lion is actively seeking highly skilled sUAS Pilots to strengthen our team in supporting local Police Departments’ Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs. This pioneering initiative enhances community safety by significantly reducing on-scene time, de-escalating incidents, and bolstering situational awareness for both citizens and officers through the utilization of sUAS/Drones. As a DFR Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring swift response times and upholding flight safety standards through meticulous equipment readiness and maintenance, adept flight management, and seamless communication with dispatch operators. Full-time and Part Time available Starting Pay: $18.00hr Responsibilities Monitoring in-flight drone performance to ensure overall mission safety Maintain equipment readiness and maintenance of drone at all times Troubleshoot the aircraft and network systems to maint
- 1 day ago
Hiring Now! - Milpitas , CA
ADVANCING OUR OPERATIONS In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Developmental Engineers provide advanced skill and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelors degree in engineering related to one of the following specialties: aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, computer, electrical, electronics, communication or mechanical QUALIFICATIONS Completion of the Defence Acquisition University Fundamentals of SystemsAcquisition Management course or Acquisition Fundamentals course Completion of the Air Force Flight Test Engineer course or comparable Minimum of 24 months of experience in qualified position or a masters degree in a speci
- 1 day ago
Northrop Grumman - Sunnyvale , CA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutio
- 1 day ago
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - San Jose , CA
About Second Harvest Food Bank Founded in 1974, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is one of the largest food banks in the nation and a trusted nonprofit leader in ending local hunger. The organization distributes nutritious groceries through a network of more than 300 partners at drive-thru and walk-up sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Due to the prohibitively expensive cost of living in Silicon Valley and the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest is now serving an average of 400,000 people every month, a 60% increase over pre-pandemic levels. Second Harvest also connects people to federal nutrition programs and other food resources, and advocates for anti-hunger policies on the local, state and national levels. To learn more about how Second Harvest is responding to the incredible amount of need in Silicon Valley, visit shfb.org. Purpose of the Position To collect and deliver fresh, frozen and processed food products and materials in and out o
- 3 days ago
Huntington Hotel - Sunnyvale , CA
**Job Title: Housekeeper / Room Attendant / Suite** **Attendant** **Full time employees are eligible for these benefits:** * **401k** * **Dental Insurance** * **Health Insurance** * **Holidays** * **Sick Leave** * **Vacation** **Department: Housekeeping** **Reports to: Housekeeping Manager** **Position Summary:** The purpose of the Housekeeper/Guestroom Attendant/Suite Attendant is to maintain cleanliness of all guestrooms according to brand specifications and quality standards. **Essential Functions** **Rooms and Inventory** * Thoroughly cleans all assigned rooms within prescribed Brand Standard guidelines. * Maintains the inventory of every item placed in guestrooms. * Communicates status of cleaned rooms to Housekeeping Supervisor. * Reports any lost and found items to the Housekeeping Supervisor immediately, listing the room number or area where the item was found. * Reports any damaged or missing items to Maintenance and the Housekeeping Supervisor. * Reports exceptional and/or un
- 3 days ago

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Flight Dispatcher

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Flight Operations Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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