Flight Dispatcher (Greater Chicago Area)

Location: Onsite in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States; must be able to work any shift and any day, including holidays.

Starting rate: $7,671.00 per month, plus bonus eligibility.

Company

hirify.global operates a global airline network with a Network Operations team responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient flight operations.

What you will do

• Exercise joint operational control with the Pilot in Command for hirify.global flights in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company manuals.
• Prepare flight releases, monitor flight progress, and update the Pilot in Command about significant flight-plan changes.
• Analyze and distribute meteorological information, review maintenance limitations, and calculate fuel requirements.
• Provide operational assistance during irregular and emergency situations.
• Maintain dispatcher qualification and competency in accordance with FAA and hirify.global requirements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control, Operations Planning, and Meteorology.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.
• At least 1 year of airline operations experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Availability for any shift and any day, including holidays.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented, written communication, and verbal communication skills, with a high work ethic.
• Successful completion of a DOT background check and DOT drug screen.
• Successful completion of the interview is required to meet job qualifications.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 1 year of FAR Part 121 dispatch or closely relevant experience.
• International dispatch experience.
• Experience working as a dispatcher for another airline.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k) and flight privileges, subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Bonus eligibility through profit sharing.