Senior Flight Dispatcher: Lead Ops & Safety (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunity

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & development

Durban aviation sector environment

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Flight Dispatcher to join the Durban operations control center. You will lead flight planning, monitoring, and operational support for the fleet, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will work with flight crews, maintenance, and scheduling, applying meteorology, navigation, and performance knowledge to optimize daily operations and minimize risk.

Qualifications

• Valid Flight Dispatcher License or SACAA equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in flight planning and operational control.
• Deep knowledge of meteorology, navigation, aircraft performance.
• Proficiency with flight planning software and comms systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve flight plans considering weather, airspace, fuel, and efficiency.
• Monitor real-time flight progress and provide updates and support to crews.
• Analyze weather forecasts to assess risks and adjust routes or schedules.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and scheduling teams to manage disruptions and AOG situations.

Skills

Flight planning

Weather analysis

Decision making under pressure

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Flight Dispatcher License (SACAA)

Tools

Flight planning software

Communication systems

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Flight Dispatcher to join the Durban operations control center. You will lead flight planning, monitoring, and operational support for the fleet, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will work with flight crews, maintenance, and scheduling, applying meteorology, navigation, and performance knowledge to optimize daily operations and minimize risk.