Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
The (USA) Corporate Aviation Flight Dispatcher and Planner plays a critical role in coordinating all aspects of aviation trip planning, including aircraft and airport selection, fuel management, and ground services. This position ensures compliance with federal aviation regulations and company policies while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. The role requires close collaboration with maintenance, aviation leadership, and external providers to support safe, efficient flight operations. The incumbent provides expert guidance on flight plans, weather conditions, and regulatory requirements, contributing to seamless and secure aviation mission execution.
About the team:
The Corporate Aviation Flight Dispatcher and Planner team supports Walmart’s executive flights by managing all aspects of flight operations, including dispatch and international trip coordination. The team collaborates with maintenance, aviation leadership, and external providers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient flight planning. Responsibilities include preparing operational flight plans, monitoring regulatory compliance, assessing flight risks, and coordinating ground services. The team provides expert guidance on flight changes and emergency responses while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of aviation regulations and company procedures. This group plays a critical role in delivering seamless and reliable aviation support for Walmart’s executive travel needs.
What you'll do:
- Coordinate all aspects of aviation trip planning including aircraft and airport selection, crew and passenger logistics, fuel loads, and pricing.
- Prepare comprehensive flight packages with operational plans, weather briefings, charts, and regulatory documentation.
- Monitor and mitigate flight hazards such as weather, NOTAMs, and duty-rest limitations to ensure safe operations.
- Liaise with external providers and authorities to arrange ground handling, fueling, and security services.
- Conduct operational risk analyses and manage irregular operations and emergency responses.
- Provide expert guidance on compliance with aviation regulations and company procedures.
- Brief flight crews on operational changes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in flight dispatch and planning, including preparation of operational flight plans and weather briefings.
- Strong background in international operations planning.
- In-depth knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong ability to identify and mitigate flight hazards, including weather, NOTAMs, and duty/rest limitations.
- Experience coordinating with aviation stakeholders such as maintenance crews, handling agents, and civil aviation authorities.
- Proficiency in conducting operational risk analyses and managing irregular flight operations.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively brief flight crews and collaborate across teams.
- Commitment to maintaining safety, integrity, and adherence to company policies and industry best practices.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
FAA Dispatcher License or ATP or 10 years of Aviation Operational Experience
Prior work experience in a role requiring strong attention to detail and the delivery of results under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Corporate flight operations or related position., Leadership experience in corporate flight operations or related position., Prior work experience planning and dispatching international trips.
Primary Location...
5 Hammerschmidt Dr, Rogers, AR 72756-9475, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
