Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401K with company match
competitive salary
vacation days
Holiday pay
Job Description
Ventura is a well-established family-owned 135 Charter Operation with over 60 years of delivering exceptional aviation services. Known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Ventura prides itself on maintaining high operational standards and fostering a supportive work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and continuous growth. As a thriving charter company, Ventura has been an integral part of the aviation industry, providing tailored flight solutions for clients who demand reliability and excellence in air travel. The company operates under Part 135 regulations, ensuring strict compliance with safety and operational guidelines that uphold the highest levels of aviation safety and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Sedentary work
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects
- Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time
- Job requires employee to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
- Repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers
- Must be able to comprehend instructions, interpret documents, and apply abstract principles to a wide range of complex tasks
- Ability to understand the meanings of words and effectively respond, analyze information and write reports, and comprehend complex issues and communicate effectively to diverse groups
- Job requires employee to preform basic arithmetic accurately and compute rates and percentages
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally (verbally and in writing) as appropriate for the needs of the audience
- Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality is required
Job Qualifications
- Experience in flight operations
- Background in Part 135 aviation preferred
- FAA dispatcher license preferred
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of FAA regulations and flight operations compliance
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Experience with crew scheduling and logistics
- Proficiency in monitoring weather and NOTAMs
- Familiarity with safety check procedures
- Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and stakeholders
Job Duties
- Maintain a valid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher License
- Operate under delegated Tier 1 limited authority for operational control from the Director of Operations
- Flight locate all active trips in accordance with the GOM and SOPs
- Audit pilot trip paperwork daily for compliance and accuracy
- Monitor all flights for weather, NOTAMs, and delays, using applicable regulatory and weather sources
- Retain flight records in accordance with 14 CFR 135.63(c-d)
- Assist the PIC in flight release and operations by providing all relevant information, especially during irregular operations (e.g., mechanical, weather, crew legalities)
- Conduct third-party safety checks using Wyvern and ARG/US
- Review operational restrictions for each flight and, in coordination with the PIC, determine the parameters for safe operation or changes, including cancellations or re-releases
- Brief crewmembers on assignments and update trip sheets as changes occur post-quotation or trip initiation
- Monitor maintenance and mechanical delays at origin, destination, and intermediate stops
- Perform passenger and crew vetting in compliance with AOSSP
- Obtain necessary Landing Permits and Prior Permission Requests (PPRs)
- Secure international flight clearances and permissions
- Track and log landing fees for billing and quoting accuracy
- Serve as the primary client point of contact for passenger information (e.g., passports), catering, ground transportation, and itinerary or schedule changes
- Assign qualified PICs, SICs, and Cabin Attendants to trips
- Ensure crewmember qualifications and verify compliance with duty/rest/flight time limits as per 14 CFR 135.263, 135.267, and 135.267(c)
- Coordinate closely with Crew Planning to ensure trip readiness
- Explain and apply scheduling rules in compliance with FAA regulations and the FRMP
- Respond to client inquiries and trip requests promptly and professionally
- Provide timely updates and trip confirmations to brokers and clients
- Anticipate client needs, offer proactive solutions or enhancements, and deliver outstanding service under pressure
- Maintain professional relationships with brokers, VIPs, and high-end clients, handling sensitive situations with discretion
- Verify trip expenses and billing accuracy
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of SOC
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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