About the position:

The on-duty flight follower will, in addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of company and Federal regulations, coordinate the minute-to-minute daily operation of the airline; manage the flow of aircraft and crews in company operations, and serve as the focal point for all communication, information and decisions affecting that flow. The on-duty flight follower will participate in decision-making responsibility during operation irregularities, after input from appropriate Flight, Maintenance and/or passenger service personnel.

The ideal candidate:

• is familiar with federal regulations relating to the flow of aircraft and crews
• is familiar with Systems Operations Control (SOC)
• has excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• has the ability to read, write and speak English effectively
• is professional in appearance and manner
• is proficient with standard computer operations such as Word and Excel
• has prior airline or airport experience
• is detail-oriented and works well within a team
• has evidence of good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• is able to multi-task effectively

General duties include:

• Overseeing the safe operation of the daily company flight schedule
• Acting as the center of communication for pilots, station operations agents, maintenance personnel and flight management personnel, with access to all information integral to the operation
• Monitoring and ensuring the accuracy of FLIFO with out and off times
• Providing operational data and reports to other personnel as necessary
• Coordinating with Operations and Maintenance to ensure the aircraft status will permit the intended operation to be conducted safely and in accordance with applicable Minimum Equipment List/Configuration Deviation List items (MEL/CDL) limitations/ restrictions at the scheduled departure time
• Working with a "Team Approach" to help cover when a higher than expected workload is encountered due to weather, delays, mechanical irregularities or other disruptions.
• Assisting other members of the team with communications, coordination and other duties in order to make unexpected workload situations more manageable 

Requirements for the position:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Computer skills – ability to learn reservation and other related systems
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation including holidays
• Ability to pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen
• At least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1986

Physical requirements:

• Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position 

Southern Airways Corporation is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status,race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin - and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, or disability.