A FAR Part 121 Supplemental Air Carrier, Gridiron Air is a leading charter airline specializing in customized flight solutions using its fleet of Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. We are committed to delivering new levels of safety, hospitality, and operational excellence to the charter market. Our talented flight and cabin crew operate across the globe, 365 days a year. These team members are supported by dedicated professionals out of our corporate office - including our state-of-the-art Operations Control Center and world-class Maintenance Operation - located at AFW, Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, in Fort Worth, Texas. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of our business and will require evening and weekend availability when needed.

Gridiron expects its employees to conduct business honestly and ethically wherever operations are maintained. We strive to improve our services, products, and processes consistently and will maintain a reputation for safety, reliability, service, operational excellence, integrity, diversity, and inclusion. Our employees are expected to adhere to high standards of business and personal integrity as a representation of our business practices at all times, consistent with their duty of loyalty to the company. In addition, Gridiron Air expects all its employees to uphold a work environment that ensures Safety, Security, Quality, Responsibility, and value for all our employees, clients, customers, and other stakeholders.

SUMMARY

The Flight Follower position is an individual contributor position requiring experience and expertise in facilitating safe and efficient air travel. The Flight Follower will coordinate with the Pilot in Charge (PIC) for the pre-flight planning, delay, and release of a flight. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless movement of our aircraft, upholding our commitment to safety and operational excellence. The Flight Follower will ensure all flights are conducted in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as Gridiron's manuals and policies.

GENERAL DUTIES

Utilize all available resources to make decisions that will maintain the highest level of safety
Coordinate with the PIC to determine fuel requirements, alternate airports, route to be flown, aircraft performance, MEL restrictions, weather and NOTAMS.
Execute a flight release setting forth the conditions under which the flight will be conducted.
Flight Following - monitor each flight with respect to: 1) Departure of the flight from the origin and arrival at destination, including intermediate stops and any diversions from the intended flight and/or route to be flown. 2) Maintenance and mechanical delays encountered at places of origin, destination, and intermediate stops. 3) Any known conditions that may adversely affect the safety of flight.
Ensure the required weather reports, available weather forecasts, or a combination thereof, from an approved weather reporting source as defined in Company OpSpecs are provided to the Flight Crew for the origin, route of flight, destination, and alternates. This data must be included with the flight release.
Ensure data is prepared and provided to the Flight Crew prior to departure. This includes, but is not limited to, Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), airport analysis, etc.
Ensure the Flight Crew is briefed on the status of the aircraft with regards to mechanical discrepancies/irregularities, MEL/CDL deferrals, and any other items that may affect the intended flight prior to the release of the flight and during all flight operations.
Ensure the flight plan is filed taking all meteorological conditions, MEL/CDL discrepancies, and any aircraft limitations/restrictions into consideration.
Monitor Air Traffic Control (ATC) delays.
Report and record all irregularities encountered that involve mechanical, operational, safety, or emergency situations that could affect the intended flight.
Coordinate with Maintenance Controller to ensure all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is accomplished.
Communicate with Maintenance Controller when irregular operations prevent an aircraft from reaching the intended destination.
Initiate emergency procedures and notification when necessary.
Create operational efficiency during times of irregularities caused by weather, Crewmembers, maintenance, or situations beyond the control of the Company.
Suspend operations when unsafe conditions exist until such unsafe conditions no longer exist.
Discharge their duties to meet applicable legal requirements and to maintain safe operations.
Ensure end of shift turnovers are completed, and all required records are filed as required.
Coordinate with Ground Operations representatives.
Communicate times of severe operational impact, or other irregular operations to the DO or designated representative.
Coordinate with crew scheduling team regarding crew scheduling functions, to ensure all Pilots and Flight Attendants are scheduled legally and in accordance with Company procedures.
Ensure duty, flight time and rest requirements are complied with in accordance with applicable regulations.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the DO and Director of OCC.

AUTHORITIES

Initiation, release, continuation, diversion, and termination of a flight in compliance with 14 CFR 121, the Company's approved/accepted as applicable manuals and the OpSpecs.
Cancel, divert, or delay a flight, if in the opinion of the DO or the PIC, the flight cannot operate or continue to operate safely as planned or released.
Amend a flight release prior to or during flight when, in the opinion of the DO, Flight Follower or the PIC, such action is in the interest of safety. Amendments to the flight release requires concurrence of the PIC unless the DO is exercising “emergency authority.”

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Valid FAA Dispatch License.
Minimum 3 years dispatching ETOPS 180 or higher, planning long range routes over the Atlantic, pacific, or Polar regions.
3+ years of experience in operations and/or flight coordination, with preference for experience in Part 121 flight following.
Excellent computer skills, including Windows-based platforms and airline management software.
Exceptional ability to multi-task while working under pressure and strong ability to prioritize assignments in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, weather, and technical dispatch skills.
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Must be flexible to work all shifts, Including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and company Life and AD&D with the option to buy up and 401(k) matching — to assist employees in balancing their professional and personal lives and planning for a fulfilling future.

Competitive pay
Health, dental, vision
401k with company match
Employee assistance program

Gridiron Air LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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