Senior Flight Dispatcher Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Responsible for supervision and control of Flight Dispatch section along with Duty Operations Manager. Provides functional and technical input for all decisions within the Operations Control Centre (OCC).

PREFER UAE Nationals for this position

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with Planning section for gathering / distributing all necessary information for each mission on a daily basis at start of each shift.
• Brief the dispatch staff on shift and accordingly plan the distribution of flights based on schedule.
• Exercise flight supervision, provide technical inputs to initiate, continue, divert or cancel flights due to operational or environmental factors.
• Coordinate the re-routing and/or re-planning of flights as necessary in an event of emergency.
• Co-ordinate with all departments and communicate to provide quick flight planning assistance when required.
• Ensure all clearances for flight are applied in advance.
• Coordinate with load planner regarding safe loading and cargo load description and documents required.
• Ensure Ops Control system, duty logs are completed for an easy reference for shift taking over.
• Support the Duty Operations Manager during Irregular Operations (IRROPS) and schedule disruption.
• Flight watch and contingency planning.

• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in an airline as flight dispatcher.
• Should develop and perform a good Understanding of the requirements of running and Air Operations Centre.
• University Degree or equivalent.
• Valid Flight dispatch license holder.
• Recurrency and proficiency check must be current and valid all times.
• ICAO level proficiency 4 for aviation language.
• DGR CAT 10 Trained would be preferred.
• Strong communication skills in both written and oral
• Strong planning, organizing, and integration skills
• Strong knowledge in the development and implementation of policies & procedures