Domestic Flight Planner

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Domestic Flight Planner ensures the safe, legal, and efficient coordination of all Flexjet domestic flights. This role is responsible for preparing and filing flight plans, monitoring weather and operational conditions, and ensuring full regulatory and procedural compliance. The planner provides exceptional support to flight crews and internal teams, support the oversight of airport slot and PPR requests, and supplies required trip documentation and briefings. Success in this role requires strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, service, and operational excellence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and file domestic flight plans in compliance with regulations and company procedures.
• Coordinate all Flexjet domestic flights to ensure safe, efficient, and legal operations.
• Monitor weather and operational factors impacting flight schedules.
• Provide trip briefings and required documentation to flight crews and external partners.
• Manage airport slot reservations and prior-permission (PPR) applications.
• Ensure adherence to safety, security, and quality standards.
• Identify and report potential compliance or safety issues.
• Support resolution of flight or service deviations.
• Deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate (Part 65) preferred.
• Strong understanding of aviation operations, including flight planning, weather analysis, ATC flow, and regulatory compliance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong multitasking and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate customized company software systems.