Operations Departure Controller
- Orlando, FL
- $19.75 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Primary contact for Spirit OCC Flight Dispatch Officer and Operations Supervisor
- Completion, distribution and oversight of the Aircraft Load Sheet (ALS)
- Reviewing timelines associated with Departure delays to ensure accurate coding
- Fueling oversight (completing the fuel slip and entering the fuel on board and uplift in MCWeb), Catering, Comat/Comail
- Coordinate with POA to ensure baggage count verification is complete prior to approving AC departure
- Escalate to ATC Re-route Flight Dispatch Officer for Flight Release delays
- Reconcile W&B discrepancies related to guest and bag count verification process
- Contribute to building a Spirit Strong operation by supporting co-workers in their daily efforts
- Contributes to a strong culture based on safety, integrity, high performance and pride of work
- Track common issues received and collaborates with Operations Supervisor on potential solutions
- Assist with station audits and compliance for both internal and external audits
- Validate the accurate of all flight departure related paperwork
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate. (e.g. emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments.)
- Crosstrain and work in all areas within the Operations Department including Guest Service Operations Controller and Ramp Operations Controller, as needed Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred in Aviation related field
- 1-3 years’ experience in an Airport Operations function
- Proficiency in all Ops related tools and software (MC Plot, MC Web, Movement Cntrl, etc.)
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
- Must successfully complete New Hire, Initial and recurrent Station Ops Training
- Understanding of Flight Releases and Fueling Information
- Robust analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and implement change.
- Comprehensive written and verbal communication, crafting messaging and expressing intent in a powerful and simple manner
- Ability to work under pressure while multitasking
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.