Flight Strategy and Dispatch Planning Manager - Qatar Airways - Doha, Qatar

Qatar Airways; Qatar; On-site; QAR 357,120 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free executive salary package

Career progression in aviation

Exposure to international aviation systems

Job summary

Qatar Airways is looking for a Flight Strategy and Dispatch Planning Manager in Doha, Qatar. This role leads operational control and flight dispatch strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and performance efficiency across global airline operations.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant university qualification and a minimum of 9 years of aviation experience, alongside a valid Flight Dispatch Licence. Join us for a competitive tax-free salary package and a chance to influence operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of aviation or flight operations experience.
• Valid Flight Dispatch Licence or equivalent certification.
• Strong background in airline operational control or strategic planning.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation weather and operational risk mitigation.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Flight Dispatch and Flight Watch functions.
• Ensure reliability and enhancement of flight planning support systems.
• Develop and enforce dispatch policies aligned with regulatory standards.
• Improve on-time performance and operational safety through optimized procedures.
• Conduct process reviews to propose operational improvements.

Skills

Flight Dispatch and Operational Control

Aviation Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning and Business Analysis

Safety Management Systems

Airspace and Route Optimization

Operational Risk Assessment

Aviation Data Analytics

Team Leadership and Training Development

Education

Relevant university qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

LIDO or NAVBLUE

Job description

Flight Strategy and Dispatch Planning Manager – Qatar Airways – Doha, Qatar

Position Overview:

Qatar Airways is recruiting a Flight Strategy and Dispatch Planning Manager in Doha, Qatar to lead operational control, flight dispatch strategy, and regulatory compliance within the Flight Operations division. This leadership role ensures optimized flight planning, safety governance, and performance efficiency across global airline operations.

Job Details

Country: Qatar
City: Doha
Industry: Airlines/Aviation
Function: Management
Salary: 32000-40000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Flight Dispatch and Flight Watch technical and operational functions
• Ensure reliability and continuous enhancement of flight planning and dispatch support systems
• Develop and enforce dispatch policies aligned with regulatory, safety, and operational standards
• Improve on-time performance, cost efficiency, and operational safety through optimized procedures
• Establish and maintain quality control mechanisms within dispatch operations
• Conduct process reviews to identify system gaps and propose operational improvements
• Oversee end-to-end implementation of flight operations projects and business case evaluations
• Manage business analysis for dispatch-related initiatives and ensure completion of requirements documentation
• Identify dispatcher training needs and coordinate regulatory-compliant training programs
• Analyse operational data, weather patterns, NOTAMs, MEL and CDL impacts to improve dispatch performance
• Ensure compliance with ETOPS, EDTO, NAT HLA, FAA, EASA, and ICAO regulations
• Support safety management systems and audit frameworks such as IOSA

Ideal Profile

• Relevant university qualification with minimum 9 years of aviation or flight operations experience
• Valid Flight Dispatch Licence or equivalent regulatory certification
• Strong background in airline operational control, dispatch administration, or strategic planning
• In-depth knowledge of aviation weather, NOTAM analysis, and operational risk mitigation
• Experience with LIDO or NAVBLUE computer flight planning systems preferred
• Understanding of airport constraints, ATFM programs, slot management, and airspace restrictions
• Strong familiarity with global aviation regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Power BI, and analytical tools
• Excellent analytical thinking, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Skills Set

• Flight Dispatch and Operational Control
• Aviation Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Planning and Business Analysis
• Safety Management Systems
• Airspace and Route Optimization
• Operational Risk Assessment
• Aviation Data Analytics
• Team Leadership and Training Development

Why Join Us

• Lead strategic flight operations within a globally recognized airline
• Competitive tax‑free executive salary package
• Exposure to advanced international aviation systems and global route networks
• Opportunity to influence operational excellence and dispatch innovation
• Career progression within a world‑class aviation organization

About the Company

Qatar Airways Group is a globally awarded aviation leader headquartered in Doha, operating one of the world's most extensive international networks. Recognized for operational excellence and industry innovation, the airline maintains strict safety and regulatory compliance standards across all flight operations. Through strategic growth and performance‑driven leadership, Qatar Airways continues to set global benchmarks in aviation management and operational efficiency.