Job Description:

• 1) Compiles flight information to expedite movement of aircraft between and through airports: Compiles aircraft dispatch data, such as scheduled arrival and departure times at checkpoints and scheduled stops, amount of fuel needed for flight, and maximum allowable gross takeoff and landing weight.

• 2) Submits data to DISPATCHER for approval and flight authorization.

• 3) Receives messages on progress of flights.

• 4) Posts flight schedules and weather information on bulletin board.

• 5) Compiles such information as flight plans, ramp delays, and weather reports, using Teletype, computer-printout terminal, and two-way radio, to anticipate off-schedule arrivals or departures and notifies flight operations of schedule changes.

• 6) Prepares messages concerning flights for transmittal by radio, telegraph, or telegraphic typewriter to other stations on routes.

• 7) May operate telegraphic typewriter or two-way radio to send messages.

• 8) May issue maps to pilot.

• 9) May duplicate weather maps and telegraph or radio messages.

• 10) May record flight and weather information on tape recorder for playback to passengers in waiting areas.

• 11) May verify presence or locate scheduled flight crews, and post changes in flight crew schedule on bulletin board.