Aircraft Dispatcher

Aloula Aviation | الأولى للطيران; Dammam; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional aviation company based in Dammam is seeking a Flight Dispatcher to oversee planning, scheduling, and dispatch of flights. The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Aviation, a GACA Aircraft Dispatcher License, and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating flights, ensuring crew compliance, and managing post-flight checks. This position is vital in maintaining operational efficiency and safety during flight operations.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in aviation dispatch or a related field.
• Possession of GACA Aircraft Dispatcher License required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate flights based on user requests.
• Ensure flight crew legality and transportation to the airport.
• Prepare flight plans and confirm clearance requirements.
• Conduct crew briefings along with dispatch duties.
• Perform flight watch and follow-up actions post-flight.
• Manage emergency protocols and participate in safety exercises.

Skills

Flight planning and coordination

Crew briefing and dispatch

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Aviation or higher education in related field

Job description

Basic Function

Performs Flight Dispatch activities in support of company flights from Aloula bases. Supervises and leads the planning, scheduling, dispatch and flight following for company flights while on shift.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Plans and/or coordinates the flight according to the User request, routing and required ground handling. Schedules the flight with the appropriate aircraft type and configuration. Determines required fuel and available cabin load.
• Ensures flight crew is notified and legal to fly & arranges for crew transport to the airport. Ensures that the aircraft scheduled is released by maintenance, fuel uplift is completed, cabin is configured properly and positioned at the appropriate spot on the ramp and catering has been requested.
• Prepares for crew briefing by preparing flight plan and load record. Confirms Civil Aviation/Military clearance requirements are met, prepared and recorded. Collects and reviews weather and NOTAM information. Adjusts schedule as required.
• Provides crew briefing & dispatch of flight. Review with Pilot in Command, scheduled routings, load plan, weather, NOTAMS, flight plan & arrival point ground handling. Compiles records & reports consisting of shift log book, daily reports for management, collecting & filing flight records.
• Performs flight watch and flight following duties. Operates air/ground radios and Aviation Data Terminals. Responds to emergency telephone systems. Updates and maintains contact records. Understands and practices privileged information, policies and procedures.
• Performs post flight actions consisting of review of actual vs scheduled routing, passenger & cargo requirements were satisfied and ensures that any unfinished flight requirements are rescheduled if necessary. Ensures maintenance status of the aircraft will not affect the next scheduled departure.
• Ensures flight crew is legal to fly for next day operation, ground transportation is available, crew is advised of any recent changes in assignments & submits all required documents & reports pertaining to the flight. Participates in Dept. TQM Program & performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and distribute the work load between other dispatchers. Provides tutoring & training as established in the Job Training Standard. Maintains 10% emergency & safety efficiency, includes familiarization of the Unit Emergency Reaction Guide & participates in emergency desk exercises. Performs specific duties as contained in Area Operations Procedures Guide.

Education

Diploma in Aviation or higher education in related field.

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum Years in the Special Field: 4 years.

License and Certificates

GACA Aircraft Dispatcher License.