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Private Company · 6 hours ago

Dispatcher

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Private Company is seeking a Dispatcher for Government Operations to oversee and coordinate air mission activities involving government partners and Public Aircraft Operations. The role ensures compliance with regulations and provides operational leadership, acting as the primary communication link between flight crews and government agencies.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as dispatch authority for Public Aircraft Operations and state-declared missions

Coordinate directly with government agencies, emergency services, law enforcement, and state aviation offices to validate mission requirements and ensure operational compliance

Verify PAO status and documentation for aircraft, crew, cargo, and mission profiles

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FAA regulations, state aviation requirements, operational waivers, and legal distinctions between public and civil aircraft operations

Conduct comprehensive flight planning including routing, weather analysis, aircraft performance, NOTAM review, TFR monitoring, and risk assessment

Approve releases and flight authorizations for government and PAO missions

Prioritize mission requests based on urgency, resource availability, safety considerations, and operational directives

Provide continuous operational control and flight following in accordance with agency standards

Manage escalations and coordinate with senior leadership during high-impact and time-critical missions

Facilitate regular briefings with flight crews, maintenance, and operations leadership

Ensure accurate, compliant tracking and documentation for all PAO and government operations

Maintain strict adherence to mission-specific reporting requirements, data retention rules, and audit standards

Assist in developing and enforcing dispatch policies and procedures for special-category aircraft operations

Oversee post-mission reporting, incident documentation, and regulatory compliance records

Conduct pre-flight and in-flight risk assessments for all state-declared and PAO missions

Support Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives, hazard reporting, and trend monitoring

Ensure operations align with federal and state aviation safety directives, including NIMS/ICS guidelines during emergency deployments

Act as a resource for government mission risk mitigation and operational control decisions

Qualification

FAA regulationsDispatch/operations softwareMission coordinationSecret security clearanceFAA Aircraft Dispatcher CertificateSituational awarenessCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

3+ years of experience in flight dispatch, mission coordination, or aviation operations (government or PAO experience preferred)

Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (including Part 91, PAO distinctions under 49 U.S.C. 40102 & 40125)

Government/agency mission frameworks

Emergency operations and state aviation protocols

Proven experience in high-tempo or mission-critical operational environments

Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple agencies

Proficient in dispatch/operations software, mission-tracking systems, and aviation communication tools

Must possess an active Secret (or TS/SCI) security clearance or be eligible to obtain one

Preferred

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate or equivalent operational control experience

Experience working with law enforcement, emergency management, wildfire aviation, DHS, or state aviation offices

ICS/NIMS certifications (ICS-100/200/700; ICS-300/400 a plus)

Background in special-mission aviation (SAR, HAA, airlift, medevac, law enforcement, etc.)

This position does not offer relocation assistance; local candidates are preferred

Company

Private Company

51-200 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

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