Officer - Flight Dispatch
Officer - Flight Dispatch
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20-11-2024
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Job Description
The Officer Dispatch reporting to a qualified Flight Dispatcher is responsible for assisting in the execution of flights according to regulatory and company standards. This role involves coordinating with crew members ensuring compliance with legal and operational requirements and maintaining flight safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Crew Coordination:
- Assign crew to flights ensuring they meet competency and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with flight and duty limitations for crew members.
- Assign crew to flights ensuring they meet competency and regulatory requirements.
Flight Preparation:
- Verify the aircrafts maintenance status and ensure its fit for the planned flight.
- Plan or review flight plans focusing on fuel requirements and availability.
- Gather and evaluate weather reports and NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen).
- Brief the Pilot in Command (PIC) on all relevant safety and operational information.
- Verify the aircrafts maintenance status and ensure its fit for the planned flight.
Operational Control:
- Issue flight documentation to the PIC ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Maintain continuous monitoring of weather affecting operations.
- Report any abnormal operations unusual conditions or irregularities to the Dispatch Supervisor.
- Issue flight documentation to the PIC ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Flight Monitoring:
- Maintain flight watch over all flights ensuring compliance with dispatch protocols.
- Monitor turnaround times and ensure crew readiness for departures.
- Update relevant systems with accurate flight timings and other operational data.
- Maintain flight watch over all flights ensuring compliance with dispatch protocols.
Crew Management:
- Monitor and manage crew schedules including handling crew changes and attendance.
- Coordinate with crew schedulers in case of schedule disruptions or crew sickness.
- Monitor and manage crew schedules including handling crew changes and attendance.
Aerodrome and Runway Management:
- Coordinate maintenance of aerodrome facilities and ensure no flights are dispatched to unserviceable locations.
- Obtain necessary clearances for runway usage.
- Coordinate maintenance of aerodrome facilities and ensure no flights are dispatched to unserviceable locations.
Data Management:
- Enter and maintain accurate flight release data in the relevant system.
- Ensure proper filing and documentation of flight releases and other important documents.
- Enter and maintain accurate flight release data in the relevant system.
Emergency and Special Situations:
- Familiarize and adhere to the Emergency Response Manual.
- Liaise with other departments to expedite flight departures and handle any emergencies or technical issues.
- Familiarize and adhere to the Emergency Response Manual.
Working Conditions:
- The Officer Dispatch works in a highstress environment responsible for both inair flights and the safety of valuable equipment. They must make quick decisions based on detailed information and maintain calm during emergencies.
- The role involves shift work including morning and afternoon shifts with occasional overtime.
Requirements
- Good results in G C E A/L
- Extensive skills in MS office software
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Sound analytical skills
- Flexibility to work in shifts
- Prior experience in a similar position will be an added advantage.
Employment Type
Full Time
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