Flight Dispatch Officer
Flydubai Dubai
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Description
The Flight Dispatch Officer is responsible for the safe and legal dispatch of company operated flights from start to finish. They provide the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with an Operational Flight Plan (OFP) for each sector along with a complete weather briefing and NOTAM package for each trip.They are responsible for monitoring the in-flight progress of company operated flights.
Key Accountabilities
Key Activities- Safe and legal flight planning of all company flights, including Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW) estimation, MEL/CDL, and operating environment considerations prior to OFP computation;
- Generate complete crew briefing package, i.e. an OFP for each city pair, and a complete weather and NOTAM briefing for the entire trip;
- Ensure that the PIC is provided with all information necessary for the safety of the flight;
- Maintain the necessary knowledge of flydubai procedures for the proper conduct of Operations Control and Flight Dispatch;
- Monitor enroute weather, NOTAMs, and ATC delays;
- Enroute flight, navigation, and communication procedures, including procedures for the release or continuance of a flight if any item of aeroplane equipment required for the particular type of operation becomes inoperative or unserviceable enroute;
- Compute the amount of fuel required for the safe completion of flight according to type of aeroplane, distance of flight, maintenance limitations, weather conditions and minimum fuel requirements prescribed by GCAA regulations;
- Prepare flight plans containing information such as maximum allowable take-off and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions and many other operational components required for the safe completion of the flight;
- Update the PIC with significant changes to weather or flight plan and recommend flight alternatives such as changing course, altitude and, if required, enroute landing in the interest of safety and economy.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge / Skills
Minimum Qualification- High school and further education holding diplomas (UK GCSE) in a minimum of 5 subjects at grade C or above - two of the subjects must include maths and physics. Plus 2 further education diplomas (UK A Level);
- 2+ years as a Flight Dispatcher; 3+ years in airline operations.
- Knowledge of CAP371
- A GCAA Flight Dispatcher license or ability to convert a current alternative Flight Dispatcher license/certificate to a GCAA license
- Must hold a valid UAE driving license or foreign license that can be converted
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Initiative
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Accountability and Ownership
- Effective Communication
- Learning Agility
Company Industry: Aviation, Airlines & Aerospace
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