Flight Operations Dispatcher: Plan, Monitor & Optimize

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional growth

Impactful role

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a knowledgeable Flight Dispatcher to join our operations team in Paarl. You will plan and monitor flight operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency across schedules.

You will collaborate with pilots, air traffic control, and station personnel, analyse weather and NOTAMs, and maintain detailed flight logs while managing fuel, disruption, and contingency planning.

Qualifications

• Valid Flight Dispatcher license or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in flight planning and operations monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of meteorology, navigation, and aviation regulations.
• Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficient in flight planning software and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare flight plans considering weather, airspace restrictions, and operational requirements.
• Calculate fuel loads and ensure compliance with fuel policies and flight parameters.
• Monitor flight progress en route, providing updates and making adjustments as necessary due to changing conditions.
• Liaise effectively with pilots, air traffic control, and station personnel to ensure coordinated operations.
• Analyze weather forecasts and NOTAMs to identify potential risks and develop contingency plans.
• Maintain accurate flight logs and operational records.

Skills

Flight planning

Aviation meteorology

Air traffic coordination

Decision making under pressure

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Flight planning software

Communication systems

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a knowledgeable Flight Dispatcher to join our operations team in Paarl. You will plan and monitor flight operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency across schedules.

You will collaborate with pilots, air traffic control, and station personnel, analyse weather and NOTAMs, and maintain detailed flight logs while managing fuel, disruption, and contingency planning.