Flight Dispatcher (Licensed)

The Flight Dispatcher reports to the Senior Manager, Systems Operations Control (S.O.C) and prepares flight plans, crew briefings, monitors all flights under control and files all prescribed documents.

Summary of key responsibilities

 Consulting and collaborating with all departments on flight activities  Monitoring of flights, delaying, re-routing, consolidating or cancelling and substituting equipment on flights  Flight preparation and Crew Briefings (including filing of ATC Flight Plans)  Weather forecasting, route analysis, calculation of fuel and payload capabilities  Record keeping, flight logs and associated manuals  Developing and publishing Aircraft Routings  Providing Operations Control and Flight Watch for other airlines as directed

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential  High School Graduate with O’ Level or the equivalent in English, Mathematics and Geography  Must possess a current FAA Dispatcher License  Aviation, 1-3 basic position related knowledge  Computer literate with excellent numeracy skills  Must be able to work well under pressure both independently and as a team  Demonstrate good customer service internally and externally  Able to remain calm and focused under pressure and in emergencies situations  Excellent communication skills orally and in writing  Must be prepared to be notified at the last minute of irregularities in reporting for duty  Able to work on roster basis including weekends, early mornings, late nights and public holidays Desirable  Knowledge of security, customs and immigration regulations