Aviation Flight Operations Dispatcher

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a major commercial airline, seeks a Commercial Aircraft Dispatcher to join the Centurion operations center in Gauteng. This office-based role involves planning and monitoring flight operations to ensure safety, regularity, and efficiency, acting as the central point of contact for flight crews with weather, routes, and operational updates.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Aircraft Dispatcher License (SACAA/FAA/EASA), have at least three years of dispatcher

Qualifications

• Requires valid Aircraft Dispatcher License (SACAA/FAA/EASA).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Aircraft Dispatcher in a commercial airline environment.
• Strong knowledge of aviation meteorology, navigation principles and ATC procedures.
• Proficiency in flight planning software and operational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve flight plans considering aircraft performance, weather, ATC requirements, and policies.
• Monitor flight progress and provide continuous support to flight crews.
• Analyze meteorological data and forecasts to assess weather-related risks and adjust flight plans.
• Calculate and verify fuel requirements with adequate reserves for all phases and diversions.
• Coordinate with air traffic control, station operations, maintenance, and other departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Meteorology knowledge

Navigation principles

Education

Aircraft Dispatcher License (SACAA/FAA/EASA)

Tools

Flight planning software

Operational databases

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a major commercial airline, seeks a Commercial Aircraft Dispatcher to join the Centurion operations center in Gauteng. This office-based role involves planning and monitoring flight operations to ensure safety, regularity, and efficiency, acting as the central point of contact for flight crews with weather, routes, and operational updates.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Aircraft Dispatcher License (SACAA/FAA/EASA), have at least three years of dispatcher