Dispatcher

Are you looking for a new career journey? When you come onboard at Sun Country Airlines, you’re joining a dynamic team that operates a new breed of hybrid low-cost carrier based in Minnesota with flights spanning across North America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Join our fast-growing airline that operates a diversified network including scheduled passenger service, charter flying, and cargo operations. This year, we are celebrating 40 years of flying and would love to have you join us! 

Sun Country Airlines is seeking a Dispatcher to ensure all flights are conducted safely and efficiently and in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CRF). The Dispatcher is responsible for partnering with the Pilots for the operational control of the flight.

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as a Dispatcher you’ll enjoy these benefits and more:

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• PPO and high deductible health plans
• Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
• Dependent Care
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

Dispatcher Overview:
This role is responsible for ensuring all flights are conducted safely and efficiently and in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CRF). The Dispatcher is responsible for partnering with the Pilots for the operational control of the flight.

Essential roles and responsibilities of a Dispatcher:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct flight planning, dispatch releases, operational control, and flight monitoring for all flight operations withing assigned route system
• Review and update applicable crews of system-wide weather, maintenance data, and crew resource factors to develop an effective operation
• Support the operation by providing crews flight planning, weather, fuel, and alternate airport information
• Conduct pre-flight briefings with crews to include current weather, NOTAMS, and field conditions
• Administer the routes and re-routes for aircraft and flight crew to maintain schedule integrity, and to accommodate for maintenance, crew time, and weather.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain control of the operation
• Review and revise Jeppesen’s and all other relevant department manuals
• Communicate basic weather and forecast to appropriate stakeholders
• Communicate and coordinate with Air Traffic Control
• Ensure all flight related operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the Federal Aviation Requirements (FAR) and company policies and procedures 
• Coordinate with the maintenance department regarding mechanical problems and MEL's
• Any other duties assigned by management

The qualifications we are looking for in Dispatcher include:

• Valid FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certificate
• At least one-year Part 121 Domestic/Flag dispatch experience 
• Excellent computer skills
• Exceptional ability to multi-task while working under pressure
• Strong knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Weather and technical dispatch skills
• Must be flexible to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

PREFERRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATION, AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in related field  
• Experience with NavBlue Flight Planning
• Experience with AeroData

Sun County Airlines respects and values every employee’s contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives.

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  #LI-LM1