Senior Flight Dispatcher - Hybrid, Shift Incentives

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 client, a mid-sized cargo airline, seeks a diligent Flight Dispatcher to join their operations centre in Welkom, Free State. You will handle flight planning, weather monitoring, fuel calculations, and provide crucial information to crews from gate to gate.

This role requires a SA-CAA Flight Dispatcher Licence and a minimum of four years in flight operations or dispatch, plus strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Requires SA-CAA Flight Dispatcher Licence.
• Minimum of four years of experience in flight operations or dispatch.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Developing and approving flight plans considering weather, performance, and ATC restrictions.
• Calculating fuel requirements and ensuring adequate reserves.
• Monitoring meteorological data and issuing operational advisories to crews.
• Tracking aircraft and providing real-time updates during flights.
• Coordinating with maintenance, ground operations and regulators.
• Assisting crews with operational decisions and problem-solving during flights.
• Ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and company policies.
• Maintaining accurate flight logs and records.
• Contributing to dispatch procedure improvements.
• Providing support during irregular operations (IROPS).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

SA-CAA Flight Dispatcher Licence

Tools

Flight planning software

Meteorological data sources

Job description

Placements24 client, a mid-sized cargo airline, seeks a diligent Flight Dispatcher to join their operations centre in Welkom, Free State. You will handle flight planning, weather monitoring, fuel calculations, and provide crucial information to crews from gate to gate.

This role requires a SA-CAA Flight Dispatcher Licence and a minimum of four years in flight operations or dispatch, plus strong analytical and decision-making skills.