Tactical Controller, Ohio 2024

Xojet - Columbus, OH

Full-time

Columbus, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

Air Transportation

About the position

Join our team as a Tactical Controller in Columbus, OH. As a Tactical Controller, you'll take charge of the Tactical Phase of flights - from the very start to the completion of post-flight operations. Your role will include full overview of the fleet on a Tactical level by adhering to the required procedures. This position operates on a rotating schedule of 10 hours each shift, with 4 days on and 4 days off. Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world.

Responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining the daily tactical log
• Exercise Movement Control and Flight Tracking with precision
• Handle irregular operations swiftly, communicating delays, diversions, last-minute changes and other potential schedule disruptions
• Monitor crew briefing acknowledgements and making crew activations / wake-up calls as applicable by relevant AOC's procedures
• Monitor ATFM restrictions and Flight re-routing
• Manage Ground arrangements and permits crucial to the day's flight, including close-out messages and ETA updates to CBP
• ATS FPL management and weather monitoring

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a course of study/major in business, aviation, or operations management; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels of an organization
• Familiarity with FAA regulations pertaining to Part 91, 121, 125 or 135 airline operations preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and aptitude to learn customized company software programs
• Knowledge of core job competencies including, but not limited to, flight planning, international operations, weather, and ATC

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k program with company matching and no vesting period
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression