Dispatcher In Training at American Airlines Group

Dispatcher In Training

Join our American Airlines family and travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

This isn't just a jobit's a front-row seat to the heartbeat of a global airline. As a Dispatcher, you're at the center of the operation, partnering with captains to make critical decisions that keep flights safe and running smoothly. If you thrive on teamwork, problem-solving, and making a real impact every day, this is the role for you.

Dispatchers plan flights based on safety, efficiency and customers comfort. Responsible for monitoring the progress of the flight, issuing information or instructions necessary for the safety of the flight, and cancelling or re dispatching the flight (amending the release) if deemed necessary by either the Dispatcher or pilot in command. The Dispatcher has the authority to release, defer and cancel flights in accordance with regulations and company policies and with this authority comes responsibility and accountability for all decisions. Tracks taxi times and issues direction to stay within the DOT Three Hour Tarmac rule. Keeps the stations informed of flight status changes such as anticipated delays, cancellations, diversions, etc. and coordinates aircraft and crews for optimum utilization during irregular operations. May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 23 years of age
• Must possess a current Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
• Four year college degree preferably with an Aviation, Science or Business major, or Five years aviation experience which includes at least four years of operational experience, or Three years aviation experience, which includes at least two years of operational experience and a two year associates college degree preferably with an Aviation, Science or Business major
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: Travel Perks, Health Benefits, Wellness Programs, 401(k) Program, Additional Benefits.

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.