Aviation Dispatcher

Aviation Dispatcher

Salary

$23.58 Hourly

Location

Aero Park Campus - 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00081

Division

Educational Services

Department

Aviation - Flight

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 8:00 AM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary & Qualifications:

The Aviation Dispatcher will oversee the dispatching of NMC aircraft. Duties include monitoring weather conditions and NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen), and helping to ensure all flights comply with FAA regulations and program policies. They are the central point of communication, working closely with student pilots, flight instructors, and maintenance personnel to schedule aircraft, manage fuel logistics, and troubleshoot any operational issues that arise. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions to maintain a safe and efficient training environment for all students and staff, while also performing general administrative duties for the division as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with additional certification /training.

• Two years of experience working with a regulated or technical industry.

• Two years of related Aviation dispatch or relevant Aviation Operations experience.

• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

• Experience and understanding of FAA and TSA regulations.

• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, which requires passing a background check.

Preferred:

• Associates degree in aviation management, business or a related field.

• Between 5 to 10 years of related experience.

• Experience with Aviation software.

Essential Responsibilities

? (Critical) Dispatches flights per NMC Aviation protocol to ensure safety.

? (Very Important) Monitors weather conditions, collaborates with the chief or assistant chief in

making decisions regarding go and no-go for solo flights based on NMC Aviation policy-

approved weather minimums.

? (Very Important) Monitors aviation fleet status and notifies supervisors of discrepancies.

? (Very Important) Assists in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring the flight

schedules for all students, instructors, and aircraft.

? (Critical) Receives aircraft after flights and prepares for next departure.

? (Critical) Processes invoices for flight and ground training entries.

? (Critical) Monitors and reports on flight status of overdue aircraft.

? (Critical) Ensures student funds are in place for every flight.

? (Very Important) Processes flight account deposits, as needed.

? (Important) Answers main phone line and emails to Aviation, answering questions or

transferring/forwarding when appropriate.

? (Important) Performs general clerical work.

? (Important) Assists with the training of adjunct instructors on dispatch procedures,

records, etc.

? (Very Important) Assists in scheduling aircraft maintenance and monitoring aircraft

times/dates for FAA-required inspections.

? (Critical) Responsible for supervision of line crew in collaboration with Operations

Manager (supplemental or student employees) in the Aviation Division as it relates to

aircraft dispatch procedures. Includes training, planning, assigning and directing work.

? (Very Important) Manages aircraft fleet schedule to maximize aircraft availability and

coordinate maintenance scheduling.

? (Very Important) Assists with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) badges for

students and staff, including new, renewal, and expired badges.

? (Important) Coordinates all dispatch activities.

? (Very Important) Upholds and enforces NMC Aviation safety procedures and guidelines.

? Critical) Maintains strict confidentiality of student information, records, and flight

information.

Work Environment

Lifting Activities

• Most frequently lifted object: under 10 lbs.; lifted to waist level; carried 1-9 feet (Several times per day)

Non-lifting Repetitive Activities

• Arm Movement (Several times per day)

• Bending (Continuously)

• Climbing (Occasionally)

• Crouching (Several times per day)

• Gripping (Several times per day)

• Kneeling (Occasionally)

• Leg Movement (Several times per day)

• Sitting (Continuously)

• Squatting (Several times per day)

• Standing (Several times per day)

• Stooping (Occasionally)

• Talking (Continuously)

• Typing (Several times per day)

• Walking (Several times per day)

• Writing (Several times per day)

Other Physical Demands

• Prolonged visual work

Mental Demands

• Complicated Planning

• Exercising Independent Judgment

• Minimal Guidance or Direction

• Performing Multiple Functions/Activities

Other Challenges

• Precise accuracy requirements

• Production deadlines

• Protecting the physical safety of others

• Safeguarding organization assets and property

Other Physical Demands

• Close visual work

• Cramped work space

• Exposure to chemicals

• Exposure to cold

• Exposure to dust

• Exposure to environmental hazards

• Exposure to explosion

• Exposure to health and safety hazards

• Exposure to heat

• Exposure to noise

• Exposure to toxic substances

• Muscular endurance

• Risk of electrical shock

• Travel (less than 10%)

Mental Demands

• Complex Calculations

• Exercising Independent Judgment

• Minimal Guidance or Direction

• Performing Multiple Functions/Activities

• Rapid Decision Making

Other Challenges

• Precise accuracy requirements

• Production deadlines

• Protecting the physical safety of others

• Risk of life

• Safeguarding organization assets and property

Exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental, and paid sick leave. Up to four weeks paid vacation within the first year of employment. NMC paid tuition benefits. For more benefit details, visit our Flexible Benefits Guide

01

Do you meet the minimum requirement of having a high school diploma with some additional postsecondary certificate or training?

• No
• Yes

02

Do you have at least 2 years of experience working in a regulated or technical industry?

• No
• Yes

03

Do you have at least 2 years of related Aviation Dispatch or relevant Aviation Operations experience?

• No
• Yes

04

Do you have previous leadership or supervisory experience?

• No
• Yes

05

Do you have experience and understanding of FAA and TSA regulations?

• No
• Yes

06

Do you have the ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, which requires passing a background check?

• No0
• Yes

07

Is there anything else you would like us to know relevant to this position?

Required Question

Employer Northwestern Michigan College

Address 1701 E Front Street

Traverse City, Michigan, 49686

Phone 231.995.2612

Website https://www.nmc.edu/