Hybrid Flight Dispatcher: Plan, Monitor & Optimize

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Career advancement opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Flight Dispatcher to plan and monitor flight operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency. The role involves collaboration with pilots, ATC, and support teams, with a mix of on-site and remote collaboration.

The successful candidate will have a dispatcher license, strong meteorology knowledge, and proficiency with flight planning tools, contributing to safe air travel and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid Flight Dispatcher or Operations Controller license/certification.
• Proven experience in flight planning and operational control.
• Thorough understanding of meteorology and aviation regulations.
• Proficiency in using flight planning software and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and file flight plans, considering weather, ATC, aircraft performance, and operational requirements.
• Monitor flight progress, provide updates to pilots, and manage deviations or emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with ground operations, maintenance, and customer service teams to facilitate smooth flight operations.
• Analyze weather data and operational information to make informed decisions regarding flight safety and efficiency.
• Prepare and distribute operational briefings and documentation to flight crews.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Flight Dispatcher license/certification

Tools

Flight planning software

Air traffic comms systems

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Flight Dispatcher to plan and monitor flight operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency. The role involves collaboration with pilots, ATC, and support teams, with a mix of on-site and remote collaboration.

The successful candidate will have a dispatcher license, strong meteorology knowledge, and proficiency with flight planning tools, contributing to safe air travel and operational excellence.