Flight Operations Dispatcher: Plan, Monitor & Optimize

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Career growth

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly organized Aircraft Dispatcher to manage flight operations from our Tembisa base. You will lead pre-flight planning, in-flight monitoring, and post-flight analysis to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

The role requires meteorology knowledge, navigation, and aircraft performance understanding, plus strong communication with pilots and ATC. A valid dispatcher certification and airline experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Aircraft Dispatcher certification or equivalent.
• Experience in flight planning and operational control within an airline.
• Strong knowledge of meteorology, navigation and aircraft performance.
• Excellent decision-making and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in flight planning software and communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare flight plans considering weather, route, aircraft performance and ATC restrictions.
• Monitor flight progress and provide updates with real-time adjustments.
• Communicate with pilots, air traffic control, and operations staff.
• Conduct post-flight analyses to identify operational improvements.

Skills

Flight planning

Operational control

Meteorology knowledge

Decision-making under pressure

ATC communication

Flight planning software

Communication systems

Tools

Flight planning software

Communication systems

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly organized Aircraft Dispatcher to manage flight operations from our Tembisa base. You will lead pre-flight planning, in-flight monitoring, and post-flight analysis to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

The role requires meteorology knowledge, navigation, and aircraft performance understanding, plus strong communication with pilots and ATC. A valid dispatcher certification and airline experience are essential.