Flight Dispatcher

 

Summary
The Flight Dispatcher is responsible for providing technical crews with operational information like weather, notams, flight plans, etc., required to operate aircraft safely, legally, and punctually while maximum payload at minimum cost.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check/ compile all operational and flight movement messages pertaining to the flight and take appropriate actions when necessary
• Obtain/ analyze/ prepare operational flight plans
• Obtain/ analyze/ prepare all relevant aeronautical/weather information and check against airlines’ operating requirements
• Ensure air traffic control (ATC) Flight Plans are filed with the appropriate authorities
• Liaise/coordinate regarding Flight Release, fuel figures, aircraft serviceability.
• Maintain flight watch on company VHF frequency and monitor flight progress.
• Calculate/ determine aircraft weights and performance limits
• Brief outbound crew on all operational matters pertaining to flight
• Handles Crew Administration, including arranging for crew HOTAC, transportation, allowances, alert & pick-up times, and any other crew matters.
• Maintain/ upkeep airlines’ manuals/ files and airport publications/ notifications
• Perform control duties, and weight & balance duties
• Ensure compliance with all workplace safety, security, and health policies and procedure

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ Level with credits in English & Math
• Must have knowledge of aircraft weight & balance with supervisory experience
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in aviation industry