Flight FollowerKalitta Charters II • Ypsilanti, MI, US

Flight Follower

Kalitta Charters II • Ypsilanti, MI, US

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Job Description

Description :

Kalitta Charters II specializes in scheduled and on-demand narrow-body freighter operations. In 2003, aviator and NHRA World Champion, Doug Kalitta, set out to provide a safe and reliable solution to a complex logistics problem. This problem entailed moving freight across the Americas for our customers… overnight!

Job Summary :

The Flight Follower’s primary responsibility is to the safety of flight. Flight Followers are delegated authority by the Director of Operations to exercise operational control jointly with the pilot in command IAW 14 CFR Part 121 Supplemental rules. Flight Followers prepare and distribute domestic and international flight releases, runway analysis, and weather data in accordance with existing policies and procedures.

Functions / Responsibilities

Monitor the status of planned and in progress flights from the point of origin to the final destination
Release flights in accordance with all Kalitta Charters II applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Collect and disseminate weather and aeronautical information to the PIC by preparing flight plans
Ensure all ground handling, deicing, fuel, landing / departure slots, and landing / overfly permits are in order before releasing a flight
Identify, anticipate, and take corrective action to minimize actual / potential delays due to weather, scheduling, operations, crew legality, and maintenance issues
Advise appropriate personnel of potential / actual delays and conditions affecting the safety of the flight
Coordinate with Maintenance Control to ensure that MEL / CDL limitations or restrictions are evaluated and complied with
Determine airport suitability / risk assessment

Requirements : Qualifications

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

1+ year(s) experience as a Part 121 / 135 Flight Follower / Dispatcher

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Excellent time management skills

Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and company manual systems

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Must be able to read, write, and understand English

Valid unrestricted driver’s license

Shift Requirements

Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays

Ability to work 8, 10, 12 hour shifts

Work schedules will vary as Kalitta Charters II operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Quarterly Schedule Bid

Location Requirements

Position based in Ypsilanti, MI at Willow Run Airport (YIP)

There is no ability to work remotely

There will be no relocation package for this position

A hotel may be provided for up to 2 weeks during relocation

Other Requirements

Candidate must pass DOT / FAA pre-employment drug screen and a DOT / FAA compliant background check

High School Diploma or GED

Intermediate Computer & MS Office skills

Compensation

Base annual salary : $50,000

Established pay scale including yearly performance based increases

Benefits

Employer Provided :

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Basic Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Travel Assistance Program

Fidelity 401K with match

Employee Elective :

BCBS – Medical 500 PPO and 1000 PPO options

Dental PPO

Prescription

EyeMed - Vision

Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child

Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child

Met Law Coverage

Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance

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