Paul Rourke
Orlando,FL
Summary
Aviation Professional with a high work ethic comfortable working in a busy fast-paced environment. Excellent attendance and performance in current position with FAR Part 121 domestic dispatch and air transport category aircraft experience. Reliable and punctual willing to work any shift/any day including holidays in a 24-hour operation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ATC Coordinator
SPIRIT AIRLINES
Orlando, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Provide tactical and strategic coordination with operations and the FAA system command center concerning air traffic control initiatives
- Manage ATC programs including slot swaps, subs, delays and provide continuous updates of ATC alerts and advisories to OCC personnel, station operations, and management personnel
- Ensure that proper entry, over-flight and/or landing authorizations, when required, are obtained prior to departure for flights scheduled to operate outside the United States
- Support dispatch and establish re-route options and solutions during IROPs
Aircraft Router
SPIRIT AIRLINES
03.2021 - Current
- Provide operational support and recovery options for extended delays and maintenance out of service events
- Maintain daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance planning tasks to ensure aircraft safety compliance
- Allocate aircraft spares to support scheduled operations
- Manage fleet and priority routing for chronic aircraft issues and ensure fleet authorization with planned destinations
Aircraft Dispatcher
SPIRIT AIRLINES
04.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the preflight planning including weather checks, routing, and fuel loads
- Conduct flight operations assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies and procedures
- Monitor the progress of flights under operational control and inform flight crews of changes in weather, NOTAMS, and other factors relevant to the operation
- Provide practical training, instruction, and competency checks to others in the performance of work involving aircraft dispatcher operations and functions including the application of FAA regulations and policies
Hub Coordinator
EXPRESSJET AIRLINES
Atlanta, GA
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Manage the utilization of aircraft and crew resources to ensure safe, compliant, efficient and reliable airline operations
- Coordinate daily flight schedules to achieve company goals for completion factor and on-time performance
- Maintain situational awareness of local, regional, and national issues to ensure safe operations
- Conduct continuous surveillance and communication for potential operation issues
Education
High School Diploma -
Starr's Mill
Fayetteville, GA05-2004
Skills
- Communication
- Flight Planning
- Flight Monitoring
- Situational Awareness
- Aviation Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Aviation Weather
- Aircraft Performance
- Flight Operations
- Operational Advisory
- Aviation Navigation
- Problem Solving
Certification
FAA issued Aircraft Dispatcher License
Timeline
ATC Coordinator
SPIRIT AIRLINES
03.2021 - Current
Aircraft Router
SPIRIT AIRLINES
03.2021 - Current
Aircraft Dispatcher
SPIRIT AIRLINES
04.2016 - Current
Hub Coordinator
EXPRESSJET AIRLINES
09.2015 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Starr's Mill