Flight Control Agent

Lynden Air Cargo is looking for a Flight Control Agent to help keep our global operations running this key role youll release domestic and international flights maintain accurate and timely flight information and make critical decisions around cancellations or amendments in a fast-paced aviation you want to work for Lynden Air Cargo:Career development:Annual wage reviews with advancement through internal insurance:2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/ & vision: Low employee payroll insurance for your family:Cover your entire family with medical dental and vision for $222/ savings account: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).Retirement savings:401(k)with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched additional annual retirement assistance program: No cost to youLife insurance long term disability and AD&D: No cost to youPaid Time Off:PTO accrual increases with years of service Tuition reimbursement program: Up to $3500 per year after one year of serviceThe essential duties of this position are:Ensure all flight operations comply with Company policies FAA regulations and Operations SpecificationsEvaluate current and forecasted weather route conditions and airport facilities before releasing each flightShare critical operational informationsuch as weather facilities and serviceswith the Pilot in Command (PIC) to support safe decisionmakingPartner with the PIC to determine when a flight release needs to be amended or canceled to maintain safetyApply working knowledge of aircraft Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) performance limitations and weight and balance requirementsKeep Company departments and customers informed with timely updates on flight activity and statusWork closely with the Crew Scheduling team to verify crew legalities and support accurate flight schedulesProactively report safetyrelated concerns to supervisory personnel to help maintain a strong safety cultureQualifications and licenses applicable to this position are:FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate preferredSkills abilities and experience needed to be eligible for this position are:Comfortable using computers and common software including Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to operate standard office equipment such as printers and copiersFamiliarity with aircraft Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) basic performance concepts and weight and balanceExperience with flight operations or aviation-related software systemsAbility to use radios and telephones and complete required forms and documentation accuratelyAbility to obtain and hold a Secure Identification Display Access (SIDA) badge through the Ted Stevens International AirportOne-year certificate from college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training with experience in international operationsMust be available to work days evenings weekends nights and holidaysA post-conditional offer of employment drug test and background investigation are drug testing is required of all Lynden Air Cargo employees.