Flight Dispatcher

DHL; Schkeuditz; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

International work environment at the?

Training opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Language courses (German/English)

Health insurance

Company daycare

24/7 staff cafeteria

JobTicket

Parking and e-charging

Flight tickets discount

Team events

LEJ Campus gym

24/7 shift support

Job summary

European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH (EAT) is seeking a Flight Dispatcher to join our Leipzig operations. You will prepare and file flight plans for worldwide routes, monitor operations, and ensure regulatory compliance across ICAO regions.

The role requires a valid dispatcher licence or ATPL theory, English fluency, and the ability to work in a rotating 24/7 shift environment at the airport. German language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Flight Dispatcher licence or ATPL theoretical knowledge.
• Experience in commercial flight operations and German work authorization.
• Fluency in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight planning for EAT aircraft and crews.
• Prepare, calculate and release operational flight plans; file ATC plans across ICAO regions.
• Monitor flights from departure to arrival and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with OM requirements; provide route and safety briefings.
• Determine fuel requirements based on payload and conditions; support cost control.
• Coordinate with duty managers, flight crews, and maintenance.

Skills

Flight planning

Air traffic liaison

Analytical skills

Multi-cultural teamwork

Education

Flight Dispatcher licence or ATPL theory

Tools

Flight-planning systems

Job description

Be part of something big!

Join the success story of Europe’s largest DHL airline – European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH (EAT).

We connect people worldwide and live by strong values that make a difference. At EAT we combine flight operations and a maintenance organization under one roof, creating exciting opportunities for aviation professionals.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A workplace at a Great Place to Work for the world’s most awarded TOP Employer 2026
• An international work environment with colleagues directly at the airport
• Training opportunities tailored to your personal development
• Career advancement opportunities within the company
• Language courses suited to your personal level (German, English)
• Additional health insurance with a generous budget and various health offers
• Company-supported daycare places
• Employer-subsidized 24/7 staff cafeteria and free beverage offer
• Very affordable job tickets
• JobRad, also available as an e-bike
• Parking spaces and free e-charging stations
• Discounted flight tickets for private use
• Exciting team and company events
• Gym and sports activities on our LEJ Campus
• Pay according to collective agreement
• Option for additional time off

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide flight planning for EAT aircraft and crews.
• Prepare, calculate and release operational flight plans; file corresponding ATC flight plans across EUR, NAM, NAT HLA, AFR, MID, APAC and NACC regions in compliance with ICAO, EASA, IOSA and company requirements.
• Monitor flights from departure to arrival, ensuring plan adherence and resolving issues.
• Ensure compliance with OM-A, OM-B, OM-C and OM-D requirements; provide route, safety and security briefings.
• Determine fuel requirements based on payload, weather, aircraft performance and operational conditions, supporting fuel efficiency and cost control.
• Coordinate with the FOC Duty Manager, Senior Supervisor Flight Dispatch, flight crews, EAT Maintenance, third-party operators and DHL network entities.
• Support flight crews during preparation and flight operations, including adverse weather, geopolitical events, emergencies and disruptions.
• Perform operational control, ensure ATC flight-plan acceptance and monitor airspace restrictions and regulations.
• Re-plan flights and coordinate operational solutions to support the network schedule and optimise on-time performance.
• Prepare and deliver specialised briefings for flight crews and other operational personnel.
• Use flight-planning, flight-watch and operational communication systems effectively.
• Complete post-flight procedures, ensure flight closure and verify operational documentation.
• Coordinate ad hoc overflight and landing permits, airport slots and ancillary services as required.
• Communicate effectively with all departments, authorities and organisations involved in flight operations.
• Support the Senior Supervisor Flight Dispatch and FOC Duty Manager in coordinating daily operations and managing critical situations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Hold a valid Flight Dispatcher licence issued by the LBA, FAA or an equivalent authority, or have completed ATPL theoretical knowledge examinations.
• Relevant experience in commercial flight operations.
• Hold a valid work authorization and the unrestricted right to work in Germany.
• Sound knowledge of navigation, meteorology, flight planning, air traffic control and aviation regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable ICAO, IOSA and EASA requirements.
• Fluency in spoken and written English. German is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to critical situations and work under pressure in an open-plan operational environment.
• A service-oriented and proactive approach with a can-do attitude.
• Ability and availability to work in a rotating 24/7 shift environment, including 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends and public holidays.

BECOME PART OF THE TEAM

Your contact person is Lisa Fröhlich. If you require additional information, please contact us at [phone].

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion or sexual orientation.

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