Flight Coordinator

Essential Job Functions:

• Planning trip details including optimized flight plans considering fuel stops, passenger load, client requests, and crew arrangements in accordance with FAR 135 or 91 as required


• Read and interpret FAA issued weather products such as METAR’s, TAF, NOTAMs, wind charts, surface analysis charts, and significant weather charts


• Flight follow SAJ aircraft and notify clients, owners, and SAJ of aircraft movement as necessary


• Create trip and weather packets for SAJ flight crews performing FAR Part 135 and Part 91 flights using JetInsight software program


• Receive post-flight information from flight crews and communicate discrepancies with clients as necessary.  Breakdown trip packets to facility client/owner billing


• Track and log aircraft and crew duty time


• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to ensure flight crews and aircraft are available for SAJ flights.


• Communicating clearly and effectively with customers and inter-departmentally.


• Perform all duties adhering to safety, security, quality policies, and standards of Sun Air Jets


• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and the Manager of Flight Coordination


• Arrange logistics for SAJ trips including but not limited to slots, permits, transportation for domestic and international flights 


• Communicate essential trips details to flight crews including “day of” changes 


• Ability to deliver world class service to clients and aircraft owners. 

Qualifications:      

•    Certified FAA Dispatcher License preferred 


•    5 years experience working as a dispatcher 


•    Previous Part 135 Charter experience preferred but not required 


•    Computer literate with intermediate experience using Microsoft office products


•    Excellent communication skills both written and verbal


•    Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy


•    Flexibility in work assignments


•    21 years of age (FAA Requirement)


•    Quality assurance experience is a plus


•    Passion for Aviation and a positive attitude! 

This position will be on a 4/10 schedule, on-site based in Camarillo.

Salary Range $25-$29/hr

Sun Air Jets benefits package includes competitive hourly pay (plus tips), 401K with an employer match, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) mostly paid for by the company, and paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday)