Aircraft Dispatcher

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career growth within airline ops

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Aircraft Dispatcher to manage flight planning and operational control from Kimberley. The role emphasizes safe, regulatory-compliant flight operations, involving flight plan preparation, weather monitoring, fuel calculations, and coordination with flight crews and air traffic control.

The ideal candidate will have an Aircraft Dispatcher License, experience in flight operations, and strong meteorology and navigation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Valid Aircraft Dispatcher License or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience as an Aircraft Dispatcher or Flight Operations Officer.
• Strong knowledge of aviation meteorology, air navigation, and aircraft performance.
• Proficiency with flight planning software and systems.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work shifts and remain calm and effective under pressure in Kimberley.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file flight plans, considering weather, air traffic, aircraft performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor flight progress, weather conditions, and operational status throughout the flight.
• Calculate fuel loads and ensure they meet flight plan requirements and safety margins.
• Communicate effectively with flight crews, air traffic control, and other operational personnel.
• Issue operational advisories and manage flight deviations or diversions as necessary.
• Maintain accurate flight logs and operational records.

Skills

Decision-making under pressure

Aviation regulations

Meteorology knowledge

Flight navigation

Education

Aircraft Dispatcher License

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a regional airline operating out of Kimberley , is seeking a diligent and alert Aircraft Dispatcher to manage flight planning and operational control. This critical role ensures the safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operation of all flights. You will be responsible for flight plan preparation, monitoring weather conditions, calculating fuel requirements, and making operational decisions in coordination with flight crews and air traffic control. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses excellent decision-making skills under pressure, and has a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and meteorology.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file flight plans, considering factors such as weather, air traffic, aircraft performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor flight progress, weather conditions, and operational status throughout the flight.
• Calculate fuel loads and ensure they meet flight plan requirements and safety margins.
• Communicate effectively with flight crews, air traffic control, and other operational personnel.
• Issue operational advisories and manage flight deviations or diversions as necessary.
• Maintain accurate flight logs and operational records.

Requirements

• A valid Aircraft Dispatcher License or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience as an Aircraft Dispatcher or Flight Operations Officer.
• Strong knowledge of aviation meteorology, air navigation, and aircraft performance.
• Proficiency with flight planning software and systems.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work shifts and remain calm and effective under pressure in Kimberley .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowances.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth within airline operations.
• Work within a vital function of airline operations, ensuring flight safety.
• A dynamic and fast-paced operational environment.