Hybrid Aircraft Dispatcher - Key Flight Ops

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Dynamic aviation role

Safety and efficiency focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Dispatcher to support flight operations from Mahikeng. You will plan and monitor flight schedules, coordinate with pilots and ground crew, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a dispatcher license or equivalent, 3+ years in flight operations, and strong knowledge of meteorology, navigation and ICAO rules. Hybrid work model and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Valid Aircraft Dispatcher license or equivalent qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of meteorology, navigation and flight planning.
• Strong understanding of ICAO regulations and aviation laws.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.
• Proficiency with flight planning software and comms systems.
• Minimum of 3 years in flight operations or dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare flight schedules considering weather and ATC.
• Monitor flight progress and support crews en route.
• Calculate fuel and balance requirements.
• Liaise with ATC, meteorological services and ops centers.
• Issue flight plans and ensure accurate docs.
• Manage irregular ops including diversions and cancellations.

Skills

Aviation meteorology

Flight planning

Regulatory knowledge

Decision making

Communication

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Dispatcher to support flight operations from Mahikeng. You will plan and monitor flight schedules, coordinate with pilots and ground crew, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a dispatcher license or equivalent, 3+ years in flight operations, and strong knowledge of meteorology, navigation and ICAO rules. Hybrid work model and growth opportunities available.