VIP Flight Dispatch & Operations Lead

Flexjet; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned Flight Dispatch Supervisor to lead our Operations Control function. This pivotal role oversees real-time flight operations, guiding decision-making to ensure flights are delivered safely, compliantly, and on time.

You will direct flight planning, crew briefings, routing, and disruption management, working with cross-functional teams to uphold premium service standards for VIP and long-range operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation operations environment is essential.
• Experience in flight dispatch/operations control, ideally VIP or long-range operations.
• Strong knowledge of flight planning, NOTAMs, weather analysis and routing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily flight operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution across the network.
• Lead flight dispatch and operational control activities, including flight planning, crew briefing, routing, and disruption management.
• Manage and monitor slots, permits, handling, and regulatory requirements for timely execution.
• Act as primary escalation point for complex operations, ensuring swift resolution.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Operations Controllers and Dispatchers.
• Drive real-time decision-making including rerouting, delays, diversions, and emergency responses.
• Maintain oversight of workload distribution, quality standards, and procedural compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Owner Services, CAMO, Maintenance, and Flight Operations.

Skills

Flight dispatch

Operations control

Leadership

Crew briefing

Regulatory knowledge

Decision-making under pressure

Stakeholder management

NOTAMs analysis

Global routing

Flight planning software

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

Flexjet in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned Flight Dispatch Supervisor to lead our Operations Control function. This pivotal role oversees real-time flight operations, guiding decision-making to ensure flights are delivered safely, compliantly, and on time.

You will direct flight planning, crew briefings, routing, and disruption management, working with cross-functional teams to uphold premium service standards for VIP and long-range operations.