Corporate Aviation Flight Dispatcher and Planner
Listed on 2026-03-06
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Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Airport Staff & Aviation Operations, Transportation Logistics
Position Summary
Walmart’s Aviation team ensures safe, reliable, and efficient travel for our associates worldwide. We are a close‑knit group of aviation professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional travel experiences. Join us to lead a high‑performing team and help shape the future of corporate aviation at Walmart.
What You’ll Do- Model compliance with company policies and procedures and support the company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into your daily work.
- Work closely with scheduling, maintenance, crew, and aviation leadership to plan all facets of aviation trips, including aircraft selection, airport selection, lodging, and transportation needs of crews and passengers, aircraft weight and balance, fuel loads, and fuel pricing.
- Arrange ground handling services, airport slots, and fueling plans for all flights as required by company policies and procedures.
- Prepare international and domestic flight packages, including operational flight plans, weather briefings and charts, NOTAMs, performance data, ETOPS, and any other documentation relevant to flight operations. Identify and mitigate any potential flight hazards as far in advance as possible.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of applicable aviation‑related laws, regulations, company standard operating procedures, and industry best practices, and ensure that all operations are conducted in accordance with requirements.
- Conduct operational risk analyses in response to scheduling requests by proactively monitoring weather conditions and forecasts; review data to assess flight crew fatigue, destination airport complexity and terrain, and evaluate equipment needs based on crew, passengers, and fuel requirements. Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal aviation regulations.
- Handle changes to flight plans by coordinating irregular operations, provide emergency response support, and exercise authority to initiate, conduct, or terminate flight operations through after‑hours rotational coverage. Provide operational guidance and subject‑matter expertise for non‑scheduled maintenance events (e.g., aircraft on the ground).
- Review and evaluate daily operational changes to ensure flight crew and aircraft can safely complete missions and deliver quality customer travel experiences in a dynamic operating environment.
- Make decisions to change equipment, crews, and destination airports based on analysis results; escalates high‑priority changes to a manager for approval and briefs assigned flight crew on anticipated or actual changes to flights.
- 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.
- A positive mindset and problem‑solving attitude.
- 4‑6 years of experience as a licensed flight dispatcher or professional pilot with expertise in domestic and international operations.
- Familiarity with scheduling software platforms, flight planning tools, and flight tracking software.
- Experience interfacing with Air Traffic Control Centers and third‑party International Flight Planning Services.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
BenefitsAt 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…
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