Flight Dispatcher

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a meticulous Flight Dispatcher to join their operations center. You will plan and monitor flight operations ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with pilots, maintenance, and crew scheduling, use flight planning software, interpret weather data, and implement changes as needed. The role emphasizes safety and operational integrity, with opportunities for growth and exposure to advanced dispatch technologies.

Qualifications

• Valid Flight Dispatcher license or equivalent certification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in flight planning or related aviation field.
• Strong knowledge of meteorology, navigation, and aircraft performance characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve flight plans, considering aircraft performance, weather, fuel, and airspace restrictions.
• Monitor ongoing flights, provide en-route support, updates, and re-planning as conditions change.
• Communicate critical operational information and flight plan amendments to crews and stakeholders.
• Liaise with maintenance, crew scheduling, and ground operations to ensure coordinated flight execution.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and company procedures.
• Analyze weather forecasts and data to anticipate issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Flight planning

Aviation meteorology

Navigation principles

Communication

Decision-making

Flight planning software

Regulatory compliance

Operations coordination

Education

Flight Dispatcher license or equivalent certificate

Tools

Flight planning software

Operational databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and proactive Flight Dispatcher to join their operations center in Durban. You will play a pivotal role in planning and monitoring flight operations, ensuring that all flights are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. This position demands a keen understanding of flight planning, meteorology, and navigation, working collaboratively with pilots, maintenance, and crew scheduling to orchestrate seamless flight operations across their network.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and approve flight plans, considering factors such as aircraft performance, weather conditions, fuel requirements, and airspace restrictions.
• Monitor ongoing flights, providing en-route support, updates, and re-planning as necessary due to changing conditions.
• Communicate critical operational information and flight plan amendments to flight crews and relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with various departments, including maintenance, crew scheduling, and ground operations, to ensure coordinated and timely flight execution.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable aviation regulations and company operational procedures.
• Analyze weather forecasts and operational data to anticipate potential issues and proactively implement solutions.

Requirements

• A valid Flight Dispatcher license or equivalent certification recognized by aviation authorities.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in flight planning, operations control, or a related aviation field.
• Solid knowledge of aviation meteorology, navigation principles, and aircraft performance characteristics.
• Proficiency in using flight planning software and operational databases.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A strong commitment to safety and operational integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the operations team.
• Exposure to international flight operations and advanced dispatch technologies.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment fostering teamwork and skill development.