About the role#
The School of Aviation at Auburn University is hiring a Student Flight Dispatcher. You will coordinate the dispatch of aircraft and flight training devices for students in the Professional Flight program. This role involves tracking maintenance events and managing daily flight operations.
What you'll do#
- Dispatch training flights, simulators, and ground lessons based on the daily schedule.
- Assign resources to support flight training.
- Maintain accurate aircraft status in the computer-based management system.
- Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure aircraft are available.
- Track inventory of training materials and supplies.
- Assist with student records management.
- Schedule aircraft re-fueling with the airport.
- Provide support for the flight shuttle on Saturdays or after hours as needed.
What you'll need#
- You must be an enrolled student at Auburn University.
- Proficiency with iOS and Microsoft Office Suite.
- A valid driver's license.
- Strong communication skills.
- A focus on safety and customer service.
- The ability to handle time-sensitive tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn, Alabama.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Operational hours are 4:30am to 9:00pm, Monday through Saturday. You must be available to work every other Saturday.
- This is a paid, student employment position.
About Auburn University
Auburn University is a research institution based in Auburn, Alabama. Founded in 1856, the school operates as a land, space, and sea grant university. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across 15 schools and colleges. The university maintains an enrollment of nearly 30,000 students and employs over 11,000 people.
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