Global Flight Dispatcher | Operations Control & Safety

Etihad-Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Flight Dispatcher to ensure flights are planned, monitored, and operated safely and efficiently from the Operations Control Centre.

You will develop flight plans, monitor real-time operations, assess risks, and provide crews with critical information for safe, economical operations across our global network; collaborate with pilots, maintenance, ATC, and other teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within airline operations.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Flight Dispatch role.

Responsibilities

• Flight Planning & Operational Control: Prepare and release OFPs for Etihad flights; calculate fuel, payload, and performance parameters.
• Flight Watch & In-Flight Support: Monitor flights and communicate changes to crews; recommend alternates during disruptions.
• Operational Analysis & Risk Assessment: Analyse weather, NOTAMs, airport conditions and airspace constraints.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with maintenance, pilots, ATC, and other network teams.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with regulations and participate in training and drills.

Skills

Fluent English

Operational decision making

AIMS knowledge

Flight planning principles

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AIMS

Jeppesen Airways Manuals

Navigation documentation

Job description

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Flight Dispatcher to ensure flights are planned, monitored, and operated safely and efficiently from the Operations Control Centre.

You will develop flight plans, monitor real-time operations, assess risks, and provide crews with critical information for safe, economical operations across our global network; collaborate with pilots, maintenance, ATC, and other teams.