Operations Command Center Flight Specialist

Company Description

Skyborne Values

In the ever-changing world of pilot training, standing still is not an option. Underpinning our pioneering spirit is an innate desire to continuously evolve. Our innovative approach challenges the norms of standard training, and as a result we deliver excellence to trainees and customer airlines alike.

Be part of Skyborne, the world’s leading airline academy. Lead change, bring your ideas, ingenuity, and determination and make a real difference, in return you will enjoy the most competitive salary package and benefits, career security and flexibility, set in beautiful and thriving parts of the world, in state-of-the-art facilities.

We’re not just an airline academy; we’re a movement, and we want you to be part of it.

Job Description

Skyborne Opportunity

We are looking for skilled and talented Operations Command Center Supervisor. You will be responsible for effectively assisting with the daily tracking, monitoring, and reporting of student progression, ensuring if any delays or issues are found, the notification has been provided to the Manager. 

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working with people and are motivated by delivering excellence, then we could be a good fit for you, and you for us.

Responsibilities include: 

• Regular review of current and forecast weather conditions, Temporary Flight Restrictions, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) for impact on flight operations throughout Florida and Southeastern USA, as appropriate for current flight operations. Obtain standard weather, TFR, and NOTAM information at beginning of each shift and secure updates at least every hour using the Operations Weather/TFR/NOTAM Procurement Checklist.  More frequent updates of weather must be conducted during periods of rapidly changing weather conditions and/or when forecasts are observed to be inaccurate.
• Prior to commencement of daily flight operations, conduct weather and operations impact conference call with the assigned Chief / Assistant Chief on duty for the day, using the Operations Command Center Chief/Assistant Chief Conference Call Worksheet.  Record any discussed operations restrictions with the Chief / Assistant Chief on the worksheet and require that necessary signatures have been obtained. 
• Remain alert for weather conditions that are not as reported or forecast, taking into consideration limitations of automated weather reporting.            
• Collect pilot reports from flight instructors and trainees regarding actual and/or observed flight conditions.
• Alert company aircraft of any incoming hazardous conditions and hold flights outside of Vero Beach, divert to alternative airports, and/or recall flights back to ramp as conditions dictate.

Qualifications

Professional requirements are as follows:

• FAA Dispatchers or Logistic experience required. 
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP, Airplane Single-Engine, Land required, Airplane Multi-Engine Land preferred.
• Instrument Rating preferred.
• Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI-A) preferred.
• High school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency (G.E.D. –demonstrated satisfactory performance in the General Educational Development Testing Program) with two to three (2-3) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Contingent to employment, all candidates must pass a drug screening and background check, along with TSA badging-if required for your role. 

Additional Information

Benefits

• Work Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 6am-4pm, Friday 4:00pm-1:00am
• Salary: $24-27.00 hourly (DOE)
• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401k Investment
• PTO - 18 days, plus 5-Sick Days
• Holidays - 9 days

This is an opportunity not to be missed. If you want to take your career to heights you never thought possible, then we want to meet you.