Flight Dispatch Manager

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Flight Dispatch Manager maintains responsibility for the oversight of various tasks to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of operations for students and staff alike. Responsibilities may include:  
- Manage and perform Flight Dispatcher duties to maintain currency in current flight procedures and operations
- Oversight of daily flight ramp operations to include coordination and tracking of aircraft movement/repositions, maintaining current fleet listings, and assisting in the maintenance of ramp equipment
- Creation and amendment of Flight Operations policies and procedures as pertaining to Flight Dispatch
- Management of Flight Dispatch student personnel to include training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
- Assist Manager of Flight Operations with tasks, projects, and other areas pertaining to the safe and efficient execution of flight operations

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

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Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!  

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• _____(I delete this section for faculty because they not accrue PL - if it stays in, please update the font so it matches the rest)_____________Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bacehlor's Degree
• Analytical skills with an in depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operations systems, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Internet end-user applications.
• Administrative/Operations experience in an Aviation/Flight setting preferred

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin Immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310723. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.