Flight Operations Dispatcher: Plan, Monitor & Optimize Routes

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Travel concessions

Coastal city lifestyle

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Dispatcher to join our operations team. You will plan flight routes, monitor weather, and ensure safe, on-time flight operations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic aviation environment.

You will work with flight crews, ATC, and ground staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies while maintaining detailed logs.

Qualifications

• Certification or license as Aircraft Dispatcher or Flight Operations Officer.
• Proven experience in flight planning and dispatch operations.
• Knowledge of aviation weather, navigation, and ATC procedures.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with flight planning software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and issue flight plans, considering weather, fuel requirements, and ATC.
• Monitor flight progress and adjust flight paths or schedules as needed.
• Analyze meteorological data and forecasts to ensure safe operations.
• Communicate with flight crews, ATC, and ground operations personnel.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and company policies.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of all flight operations and communications.

Skills

Flight planning

Dispatch operations

Aviation weather

ATC procedures

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Aircraft Dispatcher certificate/license

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Dispatcher to join our operations team. You will plan flight routes, monitor weather, and ensure safe, on-time flight operations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic aviation environment.

You will work with flight crews, ATC, and ground staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies while maintaining detailed logs.