Global Flight Dispatch Leader - Operations & Safety

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Chief Flight Dispatcher to run the flight operations control center in Cape Town. Lead planning, monitoring, and coordination of global flight schedules while ensuring safety, punctuality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, deep meteorological understanding, and proficiency with Lido/Jeppesen, guiding teams through complex operational scenarios and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in flight dispatch or flight operations, with leadership exposure.
• Strong knowledge of global flight planning, weather analysis, and NOTAMs.
• Proven ability to lead a team and make critical decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily flight dispatch center operations ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Develop and approve flight plans considering weather, fuel, performance, and airspace restrictions.
• Monitor real-time flight progress and adjust plans to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate with pilots, ATC, stations and other departments to manage irregular operations.

Skills

Leadership

Flight operations

Weather analysis

NOTAM interpretation

Global flight planning

Communication

Problem solving

Crew coordination

Education

Flight Dispatcher License

Tools

Lido

Jeppesen

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Chief Flight Dispatcher to run the flight operations control center in Cape Town. Lead planning, monitoring, and coordination of global flight schedules while ensuring safety, punctuality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, deep meteorological understanding, and proficiency with Lido/Jeppesen, guiding teams through complex operational scenarios and emergencies.