Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job
This isn’t just a job—it’s a front-row seat to the heartbeat of a global airline. As a Dispatcher, you’re at the center of the operation, partnering with captains to make critical decisions that keep flights safe and running smoothly. If you thrive on teamwork, problem-solving, and making a real impact every day, this is the role for you.
What you'll do
- Dispatchers plan flights based on safety, efficiency and customers comfort.
- Responsible for monitoring the progress of the flight, issuing information or instructions necessary for the safety of the flight, and cancelling or re dispatching the flight (amending the release) if deemed necessary by either the Dispatcher or pilot in command.
- The Dispatcher has the authority to release, defer and cancel flights in accordance with regulations and company policies and with this authority comes responsibility and accountability for all decisions.
- Tracks taxi times and issues direction to stay within the DOT Three Hour Tarmac rule.
- Keeps the stations informed of flight status changes such as anticipated delays, cancellations, diversions, etc. and coordinates aircraft and crews for optimum utilization during irregular operations.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of 23 years of age
- Must possess a current Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Four year college degree preferably with an Aviation, Science or Business major, or Five years aviation experience which includes at least four years of operational experience, or Three years aviation experience, which includes at least two years of operational experience and a two year associates college degree preferably with an Aviation, Science or Business major
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
- Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.