Flight Follower

Job Description

Description:

Kalitta Charters II specializes in scheduled and on-demand narrow-body freighter operations. In 2003, aviator and NHRA World Champion, Doug Kalitta, set out to provide a safe and reliable solution to a complex logistics problem. This problem entailed moving freight across the Americas for our customers… overnight!

Job Summary:

The Flight Follower’s primary responsibility is to the safety of flight. Flight Followers are delegated authority by the Director of Operations to exercise operational control jointly with the pilot in command IAW 14 CFR Part 121 Supplemental rules. Flight Followers prepare and distribute domestic and international flight releases, runway analysis, and weather data in accordance with existing policies and procedures.

Functions/Responsibilities

Monitor the status of planned and in progress flights from the point of origin to the final destination

Release flights in accordance with all Kalitta Charters II applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Collect and disseminate weather and aeronautical information to the PIC by preparing flight plans

Ensure all ground handling, deicing, fuel, landing/departure slots, and landing/overfly permits are in order before releasing a flight

Identify, anticipate, and take corrective action to minimize actual/potential delays due to weather, scheduling, operations, crew legality, and maintenance issues

Advise appropriate personnel of potential/actual delays and conditions affecting the safety of the flight

Coordinate with Maintenance Control to ensure that MEL/CDL limitations or restrictions are evaluated and complied with

Determine airport suitability/risk assessmentRequirements:

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

1+ year(s) experience as a Part 121/135 Flight Follower/Dispatcher

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Excellent time management skills

Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and company manual systems

Shift Requirements

Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays

Ability to work 8, 10, 12 hour shifts

Work schedules will vary as Kalitta Charters II operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Quarterly Schedule Bid

Location Requirements

Position based in Ypsilanti, MI at Willow Run Airport (YIP)

There is no ability to work remotely

There will be no relocation package for this position

A hotel may be provided for up to 2 weeks during relocation

Other Requirements

Candidate must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screen and a DOT/FAA compliant background check

High School Diploma or GED

Intermediate Computer & MS Office skills

Valid unrestricted driver’s license

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Must be able to read, write, and understand English

Compensation

Base annual salary: $50,000

Established pay scale including yearly performance based increases

Benefits

Employer Provided:

Short Term

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Travel Assistance Program

Fidelity 401K with starting at match

Employee Elective:

BCBS – Medical 500 PPO and 1000 PPO options, Dental PPO, Prescription starting after 60 days

EyeMed - Vision

Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child

Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child

Met Law Coverage

Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance

Full-time