International Flight Clearance Supervisor

International Flight Clearance Supervisor

Regular Full-Time

Ypsilanti, Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI, US

Requisition ID: 1538

** Must provide proof of COVID Vaccination**

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: International Flight Clearance Supervisor

Department: Flight Operations Support

Reports To: Manager, International Flight Clearance

POSITION PURPOSE:

The International Flight Clearance Supervisor is responsible for supervising the International Flight Clearance Coordinators and the Operations Assistants at the direction of the International Flight Clearance Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the accuracy and validity of permit information provided by the International Flight Clearance Coordinators, as well as the accuracy of the information provided by the Operations Assistants.
  • Manning either the International Flight Clearance Coordinator or Operations Assistant desk when staffing dictates.
  • Ensuring the quality and accuracy of the Flight Data Information entered by the Ops Assistants
  • Assisting the International Flight Clearance Manager with maintaining route databases and establishing instructions for use of saved routes by both the Flight Followers and International Flight Clearance Coordinators.
  • Assisting the Manager of International Flight Clearance in determining proper routing of flights based on current international political issues, hostilities, and other associated factors. 
  • Assisting the Manager of International Flight Clearance in maintaining the flow of accurate information to and from the flight following department
  • Assisting the Manager of International Flight Clearance in other duties as assigned as duties may change

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Must have excellent professional knowledge of world geography, civilian and diplomatic permit clearance issues, and flight operations. 
2. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, multi-tasking and stress management skills required.
3. Must have ability to work well with others in a supervisory capacity.
4. Must have extensive experience as a permit coordinator or equivalent.  
5. Experience in a flight dispatch center is preferred.      
6. Supervisory experience desirable, but not required.  
7. FAA Dispatcher’s license desirable, but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The International Flight Clearance Supervisor is responsible for supervision of both the International Flight Clearance Coordinators and Operations Assistants, the quality of their work, and the implementation of training at the direction of the Manager of International Flight Clearance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give verbal and written direction to assigned staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The Company can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The employee will perform duties in an office setting with heating and cooling. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you need reasonable accommodations for the online application process due to a disability, please call (see our website). Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

**if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**

**Must be authorized to work in the United States**