Senior Overflight Permissions Specialist

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways in Doha is seeking a Senior Overflight Permits Officer to manage end-to-end overflight permissions for both scheduled and non-scheduled operations. You will coordinate with Civil Aviation Authorities, conduct flight planning analyses, and keep systems like OPPT/OPD up to date while supporting safety and efficient routing.

The role requires extensive experience in overflight permissions, navigation operations, and familiarity with LIDO OC, SITA, and AFTN tools; ATPL/CPL/Dispatch

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of job-related experience.
• Experience in the management of Overflight Permissions.
• ATPL/CPL/Flight Dispatch License or Certification.
• Experience with ANSP or Airline in Flight Operations Navigation.
• Knowledge of international flight planning requirements and dispatch practices.
• Familiar with SITA and AFTN applications in communication.
• Knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI and Qlik Sense is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage seasonal overflight permissions across QR route network per government authority requirements.
• Handle requests for non-scheduled flights including deliveries, charter, ferry operations and training.
• Monitor schedule changes to determine overflight permissions and optimize efficient routes.
• Support IOC, Dispatch, and Schedule Planning with overflight permit activities during disruptions.
• Assign ATC call signs as required and maintain related permission records.

Skills

Overflight permits management

Flight operations knowledge

SITA / AFTN familiarity

Excel proficiency

Data visualization awareness

Education

Relevant university/college qualifications

Tools

LIDO OC

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Excel

Job description

Qatar Airways in Doha is seeking a Senior Overflight Permits Officer to manage end-to-end overflight permissions for both scheduled and non-scheduled operations. You will coordinate with Civil Aviation Authorities, conduct flight planning analyses, and keep systems like OPPT/OPD up to date while supporting safety and efficient routing.

The role requires extensive experience in overflight permissions, navigation operations, and familiarity with LIDO OC, SITA, and AFTN tools; ATPL/CPL/Dispatch