Flight Dispatcher

Gulf Air; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Air is seeking a Flight Dispatch Officer to prepare computer flight plans and Flight Crew Briefing materials for flights, ensuring safe and economical dispatch in line with regulations and company policy.

You will analyze meteorological data and NOTAMs to select optimal routes, calculate performance figures, monitor weather and ATC communications, maintain logs, and assist with training and manuals within the Dispatch department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical or aviation discipline.
• Course in aircraft dispatching at an approved institution preferred.
• FAA or equivalent Flight Dispatcher license preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare computer flight plans and Flight Crew Briefing materials under supervision.
• Analyze meteorological data to select optimal routes and airports.
• Analyze NOTAM data to determine routes and alternates.
• Calculate take-off weight, speeds, and performance metrics.
• Notify ATC units of movements and plan changes.
• Maintain logs and records in accordance with company policy.
• Assist with training and manual maintenance.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation or technical discipline

FAA Flight Dispatcher license (preferred)

Job description

MAIN OBJECTIVES

Prepare the computer flight plan and associated Flight Crew Briefing documents necessary for the safe and economic dispatch of Gulf Air flights in accordance with applicable national and international regulations and Gulf Air Company policy

MAIN DUTIES

• 1-Under the supervision of the Duty Shift Supervisor Flight Dispatch the preparation of computer flight plans and Flight Crew Briefing materials for the flights assigned to him her whilst on duty In particular
  • a Analyze meteorological data pertinent to each flight to determine and select the most suitable and economical route from origin to destination and to determine and select the most suitable and economical enroute and destination alternate airports
  • b Analyze NOTAM data pertinent to each flight to determine and select the most suitable and economical route from origin to destination and to determine and select the most suitable and economical enroute and destination alternate airports
  • c Calculate take-off weight associated V speeds take-off flex thrust and landing weight from the Flight Crew Operating Manuals supplied by the aircraft manufacturer or from the Regulated Take Off Weight charts or other utilities available having due regard for the structural and operational limitations of the airframe current and forecast environmental conditions and existing and available airport facilities
  • d Correct application of MEL CDL penalties associated with aircraft Technical Defects and where this adversely affects payload or in any way restricts the operation of an aircraft notification to concerned parties
  • e Optimizing the uplift of payload having due regard to structural and operational limitations affecting the flight and legal requirements for the carriage of fuel nomination of alternates etc
  • f Recommend and or plan the tinkering of fuel where economical to do so without compromising the uplift of payload
  • g Advise preliminary fuel requirements to BAS for flights departing Bahrain
  • h Notify Air Traffic Service units for movement messages in respect of Gulf Air flights ie plans changes delays and cancellations except where this function is explicitly performed by Ground Handling Agents at selected Outstations
• 2-Monitor weather data and the status of the Air Traffic Services environment via NOTAM traffic across the Gulf Air network frequently and advise the Duty Shift Supervisor of operationally significant changes pertinent to their flights and providing such data as may be requested required by Flight Crew to assist them evaluate options
• 3-Monitor all communications circuits namely HF and VHF radio ACARs telephone fax emails AFTN SITA and RIO responding as appropriate to requests and or the changing circumstances of individual aircraft and flights
• 4-Maintain in accordance with Company policy all records required by the Company in an orderly and neat fashion including the daily log of events
• 5-Assist with the maintenance of Flight Dispatch dept manuals
• 6-Assist with the provision of on-the-job training for new staff when required
• 7-Perform other duties as directed by Shift Supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor s degree in technical or aviation discipline. Preferred have completed a course of instruction in the dispatching of aircraft at an approved institution. Preferred to held FAA, or equivalent standard, Flight Dispatcher license. Minimum of 1 year of experience