Aircraft Dispatcher: Master Flight Plans & On-Time Ops

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Diverse dispatch tech exposure

Dynamic aviation role

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Dispatcher to join the operations control center. You will plan flight routes, assess weather, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with pilots, maintenance, and scheduling to keep flights on time.

The role requires strong analytical skills, calm decision-making under pressure, and proficiency with flight planning software. You will monitor flight progress, manage delays, and implement contingency plans to support

Qualifications

• Valid Aircraft Dispatcher certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in flight planning, dispatch, or airline operations control.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations, meteorology, and navigation principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with flight planning software and operational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and authorize flight plans, considering weather, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor flight progress, weather, and operational status throughout the flight.
• Communicate vital information to flight crews on routing, weather, and disruptions.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure airworthiness and readiness for flight.
• Manage delays or cancellations and implement contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Flight planning experience

Aviation regulations knowledge

Meteorology knowledge

Navigation principles

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Aircraft Dispatcher certificate

Tools

Flight planning software

Operational databases

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Dispatcher to join the operations control center. You will plan flight routes, assess weather, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with pilots, maintenance, and scheduling to keep flights on time.

The role requires strong analytical skills, calm decision-making under pressure, and proficiency with flight planning software. You will monitor flight progress, manage delays, and implement contingency plans to support