Lynden Air Cargo Hiring for Flight Control Agent Job at Anchorage, AK Full Time

Lynden Air Cargo is looking for an experienced Flight Control Agent who is a detail-oriented problem solver and enjoys working with a team. The Flight Control Agent performs all aspects of operations relating to releasing flights, updating flight information, and determining cancellations or amendments of domestic and international flights.

Why you want to work for Lynden Air Cargo:

Compensation – Competitive pay with a discretionary bonus program
Healthcare – Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off – 17 days paid time, PTO days increase with years of service
Holidays – 8 paid holidays
Retirement plan – 401k with up to 3% employer match
Extras – Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability coverage and employee assistance programs at no cost to you!
Tuition reimbursement program after 1 year of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs all assigned work in accordance with established policies and procedures as governed by Lynden Air Cargo’s Employee Handbook and applicable CFR’s.
• Ensures compliance with Company and federal rules, regulations and Operations Specifications.
• Before releasing a flight, the Flight Control Agent will be thoroughly familiar with the reported and forecasted weather for each route to be flown and airport to be used, and irregularities pertaining to navigation, facilities, and services.
• Provides the PIC with additional information, including weather, facilities, and services which may affect the safety of the flight.
• Provides support for the PIC in determining if a cancellation or amendment to a flight release is necessary if the flight cannot operate or continue to operate safely as planned or released.
• Be familiar with the Minimum Equipment List on Company aircraft, performance characteristics, and weight and balance.
• Will prepare flight schedules, arrange for overflight and landing permits, arrange for fuel and ground handling as needed.
• Will provide charter quotes directly to customers and will liaise with Marketing.
• Will ensure that all Company departments and customers are updated and notified of all flight activity.
• Will work directly with the Crew Scheduling department to check legalities and populate the flying schedule.
• Reports matters related to safety of flights to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Occasionally travels and work internationally, without restrictions, as needed to fulfill Company requirements.
• May be required to work other shifts when assigned.
• Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training, with experience in international operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to use common sense and sound judgment to deal with situations and multiple problems that occur simultaneously in a highly controlled and regulated environment.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

Current US Passport

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate a practical knowledge of computer and computer software, including MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including printers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Familiar with Minimum Equipment List on Company aircraft, performance characteristics, and weight and balance.
• Knowledge of flight operations systems software.
• Ability to handle VHF radio microphones, telephones, and to complete forms and other documents.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, nights and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.The daytime temperatures can be hot during the summer months.

COMMENTS:

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

A post conditional offer of employment physical, drug test and background investigation are required. Random drug testing is required of all Lynden Air Cargo employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.01 – $26.67 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4×10
• 5×8
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Anchorage, AK 99502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location