Duties and Responsibilities:

• The flight follower is responsible for planning and releasing all of Avantair’s flights under FAA regulations.
• Along with flight planning this position should proactively and strategically plan flights to avoid fuel stops.
• They will also be responsible for contacting crew members for “day of” changes with the flight schedule.
• This position is responsible for logging all block and actual times in the bitwise system, and correcting discrepancies in the log pages.
• The flight follower is responsible for making sure all flight are airborne when scheduled, and following up when they are not.
• The flight follower needs to be meteorologically inclined to advise crew members and owners when possible weather issues arise, also being abreast of any delays in affected areas (IE-TFR’s, etc).
• Responsible for contacting ATC for any flight related communication with Avantair’s aircraft.
• Performing weight and balance on following days trips.
• Keeping the OCC briefed with current weather conditions.
• Performs other duties or assignments as requested.

Qualifications (Experience & Education):    

• FAA Dispatch License
• 2 year college degree or aviation related experience
• 2 years experience as a dispatcher/flight follower with a part 121 or part 135 operator
• Must possess very strong analytical and trouble shooting skills
• Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be flexible with hours.

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