Meridian Air Charter


a Teterboro, NJ based aircraft charter and management company, has an immediate opening for a Flight Coordinator / Dispatcher. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, organized and must be a team-oriented individual, capable of providing first class customer service and care. Schedule: Flexible, rotating weekends and holidays.

Meridian Air Charter is a recognized operator in the aviation industry with tremendous growth potential for those who join our team. The Flight Coordinator / Dispatcher position offers exciting opportunities and rewarding challenges. The successful candidate will maintain operational control of all domestic and international flight activities associated with the planning, scheduling, and ground handling of the aircraft movements to expedite their completion with ultimate safety and in compliance with company procedures and government regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Coordinate with and support flight crews in the planning of all domestic and international flights
• Arrange for and coordinate FBO services, aircraft handling, crew transportation, hotels and other passenger amenities.
• Obtain and arrange for AROs and other flight related authorizations, including Canadian and Mexican permits, Intl.Overflight permits, Customs, Immigration, and APIS for all flights as required.
• Ensure that available runway lengths are sufficient and enroute flight times do not exceed aircraft performance capabilities.
• Review NOTAMs, airport weather services and noise restrictions for each airport.
• Ensure that the appropriate fuel discount program is used at each destination, on a per trip basis.
• Crew scheduling in coordination with the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot.
• Ensure that all crewmembers assigned to each flight meet client qualification requirements.
• Monitor crew flight, duty, and rest time limitations.
• Flight Following of all trips in progress to ensure coordination of ground transportation, notification of clients, and other pertinent information.
• Administer and actively seek out company cost saving actions i.e. company discount programs for fuel purchases, hotels, and rental cars.
• Assign and tracking pilots’ days off.
• Enter flight information into the computer, from the aircraft flight logs.
• Be on call during the week and on weekends in accordance with the on call schedule, to assist Charter Sales in flight coordination.
• Assist Flight Operations and Charter Sales with any special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Interface with aircraft owner to schedule the aircraft.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor degree in an aviation related field or in a business field is preferred but not required.
• 2 years experience in flight management / charter operations.
• Knowledge of the operation of business aircraft.
• CTA FOS/NT experience preferred.
• FAA Licensed Dispatcher preferred.

Meridian Air Charter offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Group & Supplemental Life insurance and LTD
• 401k program with employer match
• Paid Time Off

TO APPLY
Please fill out our Application for Employment on-line. You can submit it electronically after completion by clicking the "SUBMIT" button in the upper RIGHT hand corner of the application. You can also print a copy to mail via US Mail by clicking the "PRINT" button in the upper LEFT hand corner of the application. To clear the form and start over at any time, click the "RESET FORM" button. NOTE: ADOBE ACROBAT READER REQUIRED!! Click here to download.