Flight Dispatcher: International Operations & Growth

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

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.