Corporate Aviation Flight Dispatcher and Planner

Corporate Aviation Flight Dispatcher and Planner

• Location ROGERS, AR
• Career Area Aviation and Travel
• Job Function Aviation
• Employment Type Regular/Permanent
• Position Type Salary
• Requisition R-2045573

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Walmart’s Aviation team helps us transport our associates across the globe. Our team of aviation professionals is focused on providing a travel experience that is safe, reliable, efficient, and flexible. 

What you’ll do…

• Model compliance with company policies and procedures and support the company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into your daily work.  
• Work closely with scheduling, maintenance, crew, and aviation leadership to plan all facets of aviation trips, including aircraft selection, airport selection, lodging, and transportation needs of crews and passengers, aircraft weight and balance, fuel loads, and fuel pricing.
• Arrange ground handling services, airport slots, and fueling plans for all flights as required by company policies and procedures.
• Prepare international and domestic flight packages, including operational flight plans, weather briefings and charts, NOTAMs, performance data, ETOPS, and any other documentation relevant to flight operations. Identify and mitigate any potential flight hazards as far in advance as possible.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable aviation-related laws, regulations, company standard operating procedures, and industry best practices and ensures that all operations are operated in accordance with requirements.
• Conduct operational risk analyses in response to scheduling requests by proactively monitoring weather conditions and forecasts. Reviews data to assess flight crew fatigue. Assess destination airport complexity and terrain. Evaluate equipment needs based on crew, passengers, and fuel requirements. Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal aviation regulations.
• Handle changes to flight plans by coordinating irregular operations. Provide emergency response support. Exercise authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating flight operations through after-hours rotational coverage. Provide operational guidance and subject-matter expertise for non-scheduled maintenance events (for example, aircraft on the ground).
• Review and evaluate daily operational changes to ensure flight crew and aircraft can safely complete missions. Ensure quality customer travel experiences in a dynamic operating environment.
• Make decisions to change equipment, crews, and destination airports based on analysis results. Escalate high-priority changes to a manager for approval. Brief assigned flight crew on anticipated or actual changes to flights.

What you will bring…

• A positive mindset and a problem solver’s attitude.
• 3+ years experience as a licensed flight dispatcher or professional pilot with expertise in domestic and international operations.
• Familiarity with scheduling software platforms, flight planning tools, and flight tracking software.
• Experience interfacing with Air Traffic Command Centers and third party International Flight Planning Services

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 

Benefits & Perks: 

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. 

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.0‎ 

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

‎ Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.

Prior work experience in a role requiring strong attention to detail and the delivery of results under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Corporate flight operations or related position., Leadership experience in corporate flight operations or related position., Prior work experience planning and dispatching international trips.

Primary Location...5 Hammerschmidt Dr, Rogers, AR 72756-9475, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.