Flight Coordinator

  • Full-time

Company Description

Tradewind Aviation is a growing Part 135 Commuter & On-Demand Operator with bases in Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN) and San Juan, PR (SJU) offering private charter and scheduled shuttle service throughout the Northeast and Caribbean.

For further details, check our website: www.flytradewind.com

Job Description

Tradewind Aviation is seeking a full-time motivated employee at the Waterbury/Oxford Airport, Oxford CT 06478

The primary duty of the Flight Coordinator is to support the Dispatcher for the current day by monitoring and coordinating all necessary logistics needed to execute a safe and efficient flight schedule. The Flight Coordinator must have a strong knowledge of aircraft scheduling parameters, curfews, over-flight exemptions, general declarations and so on. The Flight Coordinator ensures timely and accurate schedule communication to flight crew, handlers, vendors, maintenance technicians and management as needed. Must be flexible with work schedule and able to work weekends and holidays. 

Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

·         Monitor the status of all planned flights and flights in progress from the point of origin to the final destination (flight following).

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

·         Advises appropriate personnel of potential/actual delays and conditions affecting safety of flight

·         Responsible for crew logistics arranging/coordinating crew ground transportation and hotel accommodations, as well as commercial airline arrangements.

·         Crew confirmations

·         Filing customs

·         Releasing next day schedules to appropriate locations

·         Responsible for tracking passenger logistics; ensuring that passengers’ connecting travel arrangements are monitored

·         All other duties required to ensure that flights are dispatched as per Tradewind Aviation policy, regulatory requirements and client requests.

Additional Information

BENEFITS:

·         Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans available.

·         ZED fare standby travel benefits on various US and International airlines.

Tradewind Aviation, LLC. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.