Flight Dispatcher: Real-Time Route Planning & Ops Expert

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Diverse flight operations exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Flight Dispatcher for our Randburg operations center. You will plan routes, monitor flights, and ensure regulatory compliance with aviation standards. Collaboration with pilots, controllers, and regulators is essential.

The role requires strong analytical skills, decisive problem-solving, and proficient use of flight planning tools to manage weather, fuel, and routing under pressure.

Qualifications

• Certified Flight Dispatcher or equivalent qualification.
• Solid understanding of aviation regulations and meteorology.
• Proven experience in flight operations or dispatch.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare flight routes considering weather and constraints.
• Calculate fuel requirements and reserves.
• Monitor flight progress and provide real-time updates to crews.
• Issue flight plans and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with ATC, meteorological services, and airports.
• Manage diversions and cancellations with swift solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making under pressure

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Flight dispatch qualification / ATPL with dispatch endorsement

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Flight Dispatcher for our Randburg operations center. You will plan routes, monitor flights, and ensure regulatory compliance with aviation standards. Collaboration with pilots, controllers, and regulators is essential.

The role requires strong analytical skills, decisive problem-solving, and proficient use of flight planning tools to manage weather, fuel, and routing under pressure.