Flight Services Advisor – 3rd Shift

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category

Flight Services

Description

This position is responsible for managing our dispatch operations during the overnight hours.  Responsibilities will include quality assurance and continuity of operation with heavy emphasis on our international movements.  Analyzing trips to determine potential issues before they arise with a focus on international operations is a requirement. This role is an integral part of the Flight Services department which is responsible for all logistical coordination, being a liaison for the flight crew while providing high-level concierge services. This individual needs to be able to effectively communicate with all interested parties in a timely and professional manner with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive flight details from owners, assistants, sales and create trips based on the required schedule
• Execute trip services such as notifying FBOs of the aircraft’s arrival/departure and arranging for aircraft passenger and crew services
• Provide crew with detailed briefings to encompass all relevant flight information
• Assist in the coordination of details with preferred fleet vendors
• Responsible for facilitation of all arrangements including feasibility checks, pre-planning, and executing required tasks for international flights
• Review trips details to ensure adherence with FAR 135 / 91 and Priester standards to include compliance with Operational Control requirements for operations and maintenance departments
• Execute flight following and proactively communicate expected delays or concerns
• Support and promote the goals and objectives of Priester Aviation’s Safety Management System and Quality Management System
• This position is a remote based position after training. Training to be conducted at company headquarters at the PWK Chicago Executive Airport

This is an exempt position which requires flexibility to meet the demands of business.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Corporate Aviation scheduling experience to include international operations
• FAA Aircraft Dispatchers Certificate (preferred)
• FOS or other Aviation Scheduling software experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of domestic and foreign travel requirements
• Familiarity with limitations of corporate aircraft
• Ability to make decisions quickly and work effectively in a high stress, dynamic environment with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Customer service focused with exceptional attention to detail

Full-Time / Part-Time

Position

Number of Openings

1

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Exempt

Location

Wheeling, IL