SUMMARY
Airshare is a company that values its people and recognizes their contributions to the success of the organization. We believe in teamwork and collaboration to ensure that customers are safely and punctually transported to their destinations. Whether you work as a pilot, mechanic, or part of the operations team, Airshare acknowledges the critical role each individual plays in the seamless execution of every trip. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and has fostered a dynamic and rewarding culture.
The Flight Control Specialist will coordinate Aircraft and Crew schedules to fulfill Shareowner, Charter, and Sales prospect trips effectively and efficiently. The individual must develop strong working relationships within the Operations Control Center with the goal of providing outstanding and efficient solutions to incoming trip demand from customers while ensuring compliance with FAR Part 135 and 91k regulations and company operating procedures. This role is a point of contact for Airshare Pilots to the OCC. This position will require you to work in the Corporate Headquarters office located in Overland Park, KS. This is not a remote or hybrid role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Verify all Airshare flights meet FAR Part 135/91K regulations for Crew, Aircraft, and Trip as scheduled
- Efficiently build the flight schedule and assign Crew
- Flight locate all Airshare flight activity
- Release flights and brief Crews of flight activity
- Schedule Crew duty assignments to best support Airshare operations
- Assist Crew in all logistical needs as it pertains to the flight schedule
- Assign Crew relocations and position travels
- Assist with Crew requests
- Arrange for landing and over-flight permits, clearances, ground handling, security needs, and customs for domestic and international destinations
- Provide required documentation for and communicate with various government agencies for domestic and international destinations, including Customs and Immigration, as applicable
- Work collaboratively with MX control and Owner Services in service recovery efforts
- Review FARs and scheduling policies at each Basic Initial Indoc and Recurrent Ground School
- Perform other duties and assignments as required
Qualified candidates will have excellent customer service, scheduling, and analytical skills. Your schedules may fall on nights, weekends, and holidays, and you must be able to work them as this is a 24/7/365 operation.
- Skills in communicating clearly and effectively with people at all levels, both oral and written
- Highly organized with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and prioritization
- Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
- Demonstrate initiative with minimum supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior business/executive aircraft scheduling experience
- Understanding of FAA Part 135, 91, 91K regulations
- Experience with personnel scheduling
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance – if you choose to participate, coverage will commence on the first day of the month following your date of hire
- Airshare offers a no-cost medical and dental option at the employee level
- Optional supplemental insurance benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life, short-term/long-term disability, and pet)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-paid term life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary
- Two 401(k) retirement plans with employer match – you will be eligible to participate on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- PTO is accrued based on the length of employment
- 11 holidays per year
- Access to relocation flights
- FREE Full Size on-site Gym with locker rooms and Sauna
- Group Fitness Classes and various activities (pickleball, running club, ping pong, etc.)
- FREE Access to Bicycle sharing
- Indoor and Outdoor Common areas with WIFI
- On-site café and Food Truck on Wednesdays
- Amazon Delivery lockers
- Covered Parking
Airshare is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Skills Required
- Excellent customer service, scheduling, and analytical skills
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7/365 operation
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills at all levels
- Highly organized with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and prioritization
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
- Demonstrated initiative with minimum supervision
- Must work on-site at Corporate Headquarters in Overland Park, KS (not remote)
- Prior business/executive aircraft scheduling experience
- Understanding of FAA Part 135, 91, 91K regulations
- Experience with personnel scheduling
