Domestic Flight Planner

1w1 week ago

Flexjet

Cleveland, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $105,000

About this role

The Domestic Flight Planner ensures the safe, legal, and efficient coordination of all Flexjet domestic flights. This role prepares and files flight plans, monitors weather and operational conditions, and maintains full regulatory and procedural compliance. It delivers exceptional support to flight crews and internal teams while overseeing airport slot and PPR requests.

Daily tasks include coordinating flights for optimal safety and efficiency, providing trip briefings and documentation to crews and partners. Planners manage slot reservations, track factors impacting schedules, and address deviations swiftly. Adherence to safety, security, and quality standards remains paramount throughout operations.

This position operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, supporting flight crews, internal teams, and external partners. Exceptional service to customers drives interactions, with strong decision-making and attention to detail essential for success. Flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime supports 24/7 aviation demands.

Success demands commitment to safety, service, and operational excellence, fostering proactive issue identification and reporting. The role builds expertise in aviation operations, enhancing regulatory knowledge and coordination skills. Continuous focus on compliance and efficiency positions planners for impactful contributions in dynamic flight planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate (Part 65) preferred
Strong understanding of aviation operations, including flight planning, weather analysis, ATC flow, and regulatory compliance
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong multitasking and time management abilities
Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required

Responsibilities

Prepare and file domestic flight plans in compliance with regulations and company procedures
Coordinate all Flexjet domestic flights to ensure safe, efficient, and legal operations
Monitor weather and operational factors impacting flight schedules
Provide trip briefings and required documentation to flight crews and external partners
Manage airport slot reservations and prior-permission (PPR) applications
Ensure adherence to safety, security, and quality standards
Identify and report potential compliance or safety issues
Support resolution of flight or service deviations