Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
AirNet II is searching for 1 Flight Follower to coordinate and control air transportation within our fleet of Beechcraft Barons and Learjets. The Flight Follower will maintain operational control of the flights and communicate any customer needs with flight crews, maintenance, and other required personnel.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Create and manage trips and logs within the trip building system during shift; communicate turn-over information at end of shift.
- Maintain "Operational Control" protocols and standards as regulated by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Ensure flights are operated as required under CFR's and operating manuals.
- Assess crew legality status with regards to flight time and duty limitations.
- Report mechanical delays or conditions of flight to appropriate personnel.
- Identify, anticipate, and take corrective action to minimize actual/potential delays due to weather, scheduling, operations, crew legality and maintenance problems.
- Disseminate flight release and related documentation including appropriate paperwork to the appropriate flight crews.
- Monitor the progress of the flight, weather conditions, destination and alternate airport status and ascertain when deviations from planned flight are necessary. If a deviation is required, initiate contact with aircraft or ATC for the purpose of amended release procedures.
- Ensure that all ground handling/services, parking, deicing, fuel, and landing/departure slots are in order as required.
- Obtain international over fly and landing permits as well as completing all TSA and Customs requirements such as: Customs notification, Gen Dec, e-APIS, and/or CANPASS.
- Receive and maintain accurate accounting of all hazmat shipped to be immediately accessible to the FAA or other authorities as required.
- Maintain and send fuel, tripsheets and other documents to Accounting Department as required.
- Communicate with pilots and other required personnel with regard to upcoming schedules and/or changes.
- Provide pricing quotes; complete invoicing paperwork to allow for customer billing with approval of Manager of Airline Operations
- Communicate with required personnel regarding any shipment delays/issues.
- Additional duties as assigned by Manager of Airline Operations.
Schedule: - Sunday through Wednesday
- 3:00pm to 1:00am
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Minimum of two years related experience
- Must have knowledge of Part 135 Regulations
- Ability to read aviation weather reports, forecasts and DOT Regulations
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License
- Able to obtain Airport Issued ID
- Intermediate MS Office knowledge, computer software & internet proficiency
- Must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screen and a DOT/FAA compliant background check
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Skills:
- Must be reliable, punctual, and flexible
- Ability to multi-task, respect and maintain confidentiality
- Candidate must be service oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with other employees, customers, and pilots
- Ability to lift and move 55lbs to 75lbs
AirNet II is a renowned aviation leader and part of the Kalitta family of companies, specializing in scheduled and on- demand cargo charter services. Operating a fleet of Beechcraft Barons and Bombardier Learjets, AirNet II is a premier provider of industries that require immediate turn-time and specialized handling.
Candidates will be evaluated on attitude and safe, professional operation of aircraft and must exhibit strong interpersonal service skills. All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check.
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work