Aircraft Dispatcher

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Dispatcher for a Port Elizabeth based airline client. The role focuses on planning and monitoring flight operations to ensure safety and efficiency.

You will prepare flight plans, monitor weather, perform weight and balance calculations, and liaise with crews and management. The ideal candidate has strong analytical abilities, calm under pressure, and a solid grasp of meteorology and aviation regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Aircraft Dispatcher certification or equivalent license.
• Experience in flight operations or aircraft dispatch.
• Strong knowledge of meteorology, navigation, and aviation regulations.
• Ability to use flight planning software and operational tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed flight plans considering weather, fuel, and ATC clearances.
• Monitor flight progress in real-time and provide updates to crews.
• Analyze weather reports and forecasts for operational impact.
• Calculate aircraft weight and balance for safe operations.
• Communicate delays and changes to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and aviation regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Aircraft Dispatcher certification

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a diligent and organized Aircraft Dispatcher to join their flight operations team in Port Elizabeth . This essential role involves the planning and monitoring of flight operations, ensuring the safety and efficiency of every flight. You will be responsible for flight plan preparation, weather monitoring, aircraft weight and balance calculations, and communicating vital operational information to flight crews and management. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to make critical decisions in a dynamic environment, playing a key role in the seamless execution of flight schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed flight plans, considering factors such as weather, fuel requirements, and air traffic control clearances.
• Monitor flight progress in real-time, providing updates and necessary adjustments to flight crews.
• Analyze weather reports and forecasts to assess potential impacts on flight operations.
• Calculate aircraft weight and balance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Communicate operational information, including delays and changes, to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and aviation regulations throughout flight operations.

Requirements

• Valid Aircraft Dispatcher certification or equivalent license.
• Proven experience in flight operations or aircraft dispatch.
• Strong understanding of meteorology, navigation, and aviation regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using flight planning software and operational tools.
• Effective communication and decision-making skills under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Opportunities for career advancement within flight operations.
• A supportive team environment focused on aviation safety and efficiency.