Description <-- Simple Share Buttons Adder 7.4.17 simplesharebuttons.com -->TwitterLinkedinFacebookGooglePinterestemailCOMPANY INFORMATIONSaltchuk Aviation is a family of diversified air cargo and aviation services companies. We operate Part 121 135 and 145 certificates. We create connections by serving customers and communities in the U.S with reliable and efficient aviation services.Saltchuk Aviation employs over 1100 employees in the air cargo ground handling aircraft maintenance aviation logistics and air freight on-demand charter sectors across six operating companies. Across its portfolio Saltchuk Aviation transports over 380 million pounds of freight annually.Specifically Saltchuk Aviation operating companiesbrands includeNorthern Air CargoNAC is a scheduled cargo airline based in Anchorage Alaska. As the largest all-cargo airline in Alaska NAC operates aircraft throughout our network including Alaska and Hawaii. The airline operates out of primary bases at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and the Daniel Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. The mission of Northern Air Cargo NAC is to provide safe reliable aviation cargo services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers.Northern Air Maintenance Services LLC NAMS is a Part 145 certified repair station that provides maintenanceground services to a major oil exploration and production company on a year-round basis. In addition to maintenance services NAMS provides all below-wing services including baggage handling catering aircraft servicing passenger loading etc.Ryan Air Inc. Ryan a Part 135 air carrier operates a fleet of 23 aircraft including Cessna 207s Cessna 208s Casa 212s SAAB 340s and Pilatus PC-12s and utilizes a hub-and-spoke model to deliver bypass mail general freight and to a smaller extent passengers to over 70 villages in rural Alaska.Aloha Air Cargo AAC is the largest air freight carrier in the state of Hawaii and is a vital transportation provider to business government and non-profit entities. AAC moves approximately 350000 pounds of diverse cargo including perishables and priority packages per day to all the major destinations Honolulu Kahului Lihue Kona and Hilo.Aloha Tech Ops ATO provides aircraft maintenance and repair services to several airlines flying to all the major destinations in Hawaii. ATO provides over 2000 pre-departure checks monthly to its various customers.BENEFITSComprehensive insurance programs including medical dental and visionCompany-provided benefits include life insurance short and long-term disability and an employee assistance programCompetitive 401k match program with zero vesting periodAnnual bonus and salary review programsCompetitive paid time off personal days and federal holidaysReimbursement benefits like fitness transportation and tuition up to 5250 annuallyPlus many employee discounts with major retailersPOSITION SUMMARYThe Chief Flight Follower assists management in monitoring the day-to-day activities of the Flight Follower to ensure a cordial and productive work environment. This position maintains a high degree of knowledge pertaining to all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations FARs as well as NAC company policies and procedures to ensure the daily operation is safe efficient and meets performance goals.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirects mentors and motivates Flight Followers to maximize performance and potential during daily operations. Fosters a positive work environment that values open communication trust and personal accountability. Sets a positive example for others to follow.The incumbent must be able to effectively communicate with the Flight Followers and other departments have strong leadership and coordination skills as well as the ability to make timely and correct decisions in a high stress environment.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures Flight Followers are performing all aspects of their daily duties and responsibilities related to NACs services with a sense of urgency in a 247 operation environment.Ensures compliance with company code of ethics and policies such as anti-harassment and anti-discrimination.Maintains effective working relationships with Flight Operations Maintenance and Cargo Operations personnel and management during daily operations.Assists the Manager of Flight Following by fielding daily operational or technical concerns by Flight Followers Crew Members Crew Schedulers stations maintenance and government agencies as it relates to the flight operations.Provides work direction in the absence of normal operating instructions.Ensures there is a contact and timely flow of information between Flight Followers and all other departments during daily operations.Distributes the daily workload evenly amongst the Flight Followers and assists by working flights when the Flight Follower is overwhelmed or performs the duties of the Flight Follower when required.Monitors the work schedule for adequate shift coverage and arrange coverage.Provides on the job training for initial flight followers and administers Competency Checks.Schedules and provides classroom training for all Flight Follower for initial and recurrent training.Designs implements and trains courseware and other duties associated with Flight Following training.Provides training for on-the-job-training OJT instruction guidance.Coordinates with all other department heads to develop standards and quality curricula relevant to ever changing operational requirements.Design courseware and curricula in coordination with subject matter experts.Conduct audits to ensure curricula content is thorough relevant accurate and exceeds all FAR and Company policiesSeek opportunities for automations and implement where practicalAssist the Manager of Flight Following to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures SOPs towards the improvement of Flight Following.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge related to the FARs and dispatching best practicesDemonstrates good leadership problem solving and decision-making abilityExcellent communicationinterpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive productive work relationships with all team members and stakeholders.Strong computer skills including Windows Excel PowerPoint and web browsers.Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.Ability to read and interpret documents such as government regulations collective bargaining agreements safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine correspondence and reportsAbility to communicate effectively with crewmembers management internal stakeholders etc.Ability to work with mathematical concepts.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in Written Oral Mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalentValid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher license able to maintain competency. Dispatchers must be 23 years of age per the FARs.One 1 year of experience supervising dispatchers or comparable function in an aviation environment. 2-3 years preferred.Experience coaching and mentoring othersPrevious airline experience preferred.International dispatching experience strongly preferredETOPS experience strongly preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe employee is regularly required to sit and sometimes stand.The employee will need to see including close vision speak and hear.Manual dexterity is required for input into or manipulation of spreadsheets composing composition and reports etc.The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds.This position has a high-level of responsibility for a safety-sensitive function. Ability to manage periods of high stress is required.WORK ENVIRONMENT Most work is performed in an office setting with adequate ventilation and lighting.May be exposed to high noise levels dirt dust fumes etc.Use of personal protective equipment may be required.DISCLOSUREThe intent of this Description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Explore transportation and logistics industry job opportunities from Hawaii to Alaska
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| Location | Anchorage, AK |