Aircraft Dispatcher

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Dispatcher in Pretoria to join the operations team. The role focuses on flight planning, fuel management, and ensuring regulatory compliance for safe, efficient flights.

You will monitor flight progress, analyze weather, and coordinate with flight crews and ATC while adhering to SACAA rules and company policies. The position requires vigilance, organization, and willingness to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Aircraft Dispatcher license or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in flight planning and operational control.
• Strong understanding of weather, aerodynamics, and aircraft performance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare flight routes considering weather, traffic, performance, and regulatory constraints.
• Calculate and manage fuel requirements with adequate reserves.
• Monitor real-time flight progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Communicate effectively with flight crews, ATC, and support teams.
• Ensure adherence to SACAA regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and file all necessary flight documents and logs.

Skills

Aircraft Dispatcher license

Flight planning

Operational control

Meteorology

Flight planning software

Communication systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a vigilant and organized Aircraft Dispatcher to join their operations team in Pretoria . This role is central to flight planning and operational control, ensuring that all flights are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for monitoring flight progress, analyzing weather conditions, calculating fuel requirements, and making critical decisions regarding flight operations. This position offers a dynamic environment where quick thinking and meticulous planning are essential for success in the aviation sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare flight routes, considering factors such as weather, air traffic, aircraft performance, and regulatory constraints.
• Calculate and manage fuel requirements, ensuring adequate reserves for each flight.
• Monitor flight progress in real-time, making adjustments to the flight plan as necessary due to changing conditions.
• Communicate effectively with flight crews, air traffic control, and operational support teams.
• Ensure adherence to all South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and file all necessary flight documentation and logs.

Requirements

• Valid Aircraft Dispatcher license or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in flight planning and operational control.
• Strong understanding of meteorology, aerodynamics, and aircraft performance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using flight planning software and communication systems.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Exposure to diverse flight operations and aircraft types.
• A role critical to flight safety and operational success.