MELINDA FOGARTY

Cape Coral, FL *****

502-***-**** - ad3g1z@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced 121 Aircraft Dispatcher offering 30+ years of Aviation/Travel Experience, which includes 20+ years of Aircraft Dispatching, 5 years of Crew Scheduling & 4 years as a Corporate Travel Agent. Recently retired from UPS Airlines: International(flag), Supplemental & Domestic Flights. Aircrafts - 747-8, 747-400, MD-11, 767, 757, A300. (DC8, 727, Shorts 360) Flight Planning System - Lido/Fusion.

Performance Program - Aerodata.

Retired from UPS Oct 2023, at age 58, and would like to use my experience and aviation knowledge in a remote/at-home environment from Cape Coral, Fl. Some travel is acceptable.

I am extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. SKILLS

Dispatch Release & Flight Monitoring

Flight Safety & Standards

FAA Regulations/Regulatory

Compliance

Emergency Procedures

Operational Efficiency

Navigation Charts

Route Planning and Adjustment

Time Management

Effective Communication

Cost Determination

Travel Accommodations

International and Domestic Travel

Corporate Travel

Customer Satisfaction

WORK HISTORY

09/2006 to 10/2023 UPS Airline FAA 121 Aircraft Dispatcher United Parcel Service - Retired – Louisville, KY

Jointly responsible with the Captain for the safe operation of each flight. Analyzes and evaluates meteorological conditions to determine the safest and most economical route of each flight.

Reviews and applies any maintenance limitation.

Determines minimum fuel requirements in accordance with FAR's and company policies.

Follows FAR121 rules and prepares flight releases. Performs performance data to determine maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights.

Evaluates weather reports, field conditions, NOTAMS, and any other information pertinent to the safe operation of flight.

Monitors each flight and informs the captain of any potential hazards along his/her route of flight and recommends any route deviations and/or altitude changes. 07/1998 to 09/2006 Medical Transcriptionist At-Home Self-employed – Concord, NC

Worked from Home while raising my two daughters.

Transcribed sensitive documents from dictation with complete confidentiality using word processing, dictation, and transcription software and equipment. Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality. 05/1994 to 07/1998 Travel Agent - Corporate

National City Travel/AVX Travel – Louisville, KY & Myrtle Beach, SC Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for VIP executives, booking flights as well as hotel and rental car reservations.

Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Responded to executives questions, issues, and implemented appropriate solutions. 03/1989 to 05/1994 UPS Airline Aircraft Dispatcher & Crew Scheduler United Parcel Service – Louisville, KY

I began my career with UPS in March of 1989 as a Crew Scheduler. At the time, there were no openings in the Flight Control Department as an Aircraft Dispatcher. March 1990, I was promoted into Management at UPS as a Supervisor of the Crew Scheduling Department.

March 1991, I was transferred into the Flight Control Department as a UPS 121 Aircraft Dispatcher with the same responsibilities as listed above. As a UPS Crew Scheduler, I scheduled flight crews to achieve optimal coverage of daily flights, scheduled IOE training, and made adjustments to crew schedules when delays and cancellations occurred. I monitored crew flight hours and was responsible for maintaining accurate flight and duty records in accordance with FARs/crew legalities.

08/1985 to 03/1989 Crew Scheduler & Aircraft Dispatcher Piedmont Commuter Airlines – Charlotte, NC

Sept 1988 Obtained my FAA 121 Aircraft Dispatchers License at the age of 23 and begin preparing Flight Releases for 121 Commuter Flights. Aircraft: Shorts 360.

Prior to Sept 1988, Crew Scheduler - Scheduled flight crews for 121/135 Operation, monitored flights, logged flight times and was responsible for maintaining accurate flight and duty records in accordance with FARs/crew legalities.

EDUCATION

09/1988 121 FAA Aircraft Dispatchers License

Sheffield School of Aeronautics - Fort Lauderdale, FL 06/1985 Associate of Arts: Travel & Business

American Business/Travel & Fashion Institute. - Charlotte, NC

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