Catering Transport Dispatcher - PHX airport

SUMMARY   The Catering Transport Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating daily transportation and catering operations to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time service delivery. This role serves as the central point of communication between drivers, operations teams, and airline personnel, ensuring all flight activities are properly scheduled, tracked, and executed. The Catering Transport Dispatcher supports operational planning, monitors real-time activity, and ensures compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

    RESPONSIBILITIES   Coordinate and monitor daily transportation operations to support flight schedules and service requirements   Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, operations teams, and airline personnel   Maintain real-time communication with drivers to ensure timely arrivals, departures, and returns to base   Conduct pre-shift briefings to communicate operational updates, safety expectations, and priorities   Review prior shift communications and ensure all outstanding issues are addressed   Track and report attendance issues including late arrivals, early departures, and absences   Update flight schedules, timing changes, gate assignments, and operational details in tracking systems   Ensure all operational records, logs, and reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner   Monitor driver activity to ensure compliance with schedules, break requirements, and operational expectations   Coordinate staffing and equipment assignments to meet operational demands   Communicate all operational disruptions or irregularities to leadership and airline partners in real time   Ensure all required documentation, logs, and compliance records are completed and maintained   Support cross-functional operations, including assisting with warehouse or catering tasks as needed   Monitor equipment readiness, including cleanliness, fuel levels, and overall condition   Promote a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment   Perform any additional duties as assigned   QUALIFICATIONS   18 years of age or older   Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment   Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S.

Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)   Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)   1–3 years of administrative, dispatch, or coordination experience preferred   Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook   Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment   Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines   Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills   Ability to work independently and as part of a team   Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record   Ability to obtain and maintain required airport and security clearances   Ability to obtain necessary airport vehicle operator permits   Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds on a regular basis   Ability to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed   Ability to complete required airline and company training programs   Pass a background check and drug screen     To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.     Compensation:   The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, ind