• The Aircraft Dispatcher is a licensed airman certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
He has joint responsibility with the captain for the safety and operational control of flights under h guidance.
• He authorizes, regulates, and controls commercial airline flights according to government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flight.
• He is also responsible for economics, passenger service, and operational control of day to day flight operations.
• He analyzes and evaluates meteorological information to determine potential hazards to safety of flight and to select the most desirable and economic route of flight.
• He computes the amount of fuel required for the safe completion of flight according to type of aircraft, distance of flight, maintenance limitations, weather conditions, and minimum fuel requirements, prescribed by federal aviation regulations.
• He prepares flight plans containing information such as maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, NOTAMS, and many other informational components required for the safe completion of flight.
• He prepares and signs the dispatch release which is the legal document providing authorization for a flight to depart.
• He delays or cancels flights if unsafe conditions threaten the safety of h aircraft or passengers.
• He monitors weather conditions, aircraft position reports, and aeronautical navigation charts to evaluate the progress of flight.
• He updates the pilot in command of significant changes to weather or flight plan and recommends flight plan alternates, such as changing course, altitude and, if required, enroute landings in the interest of safety and economy.
• He originates and disseminates flight information to others in h company including stations and reservations. This is the source of information provided to the traveling public.
• He has undergone extensive training to have earned the coveted Aircraft Dispatcher's certificate having taken and passed both an extensive oral examination and the comprehensive Dispatch ADX test, administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. These tests are equivalent to the same Air Transport Pilot (ATP) written and oral examinations that an airline captain must successfully complete.
• He participates in frequent and detailed recurrent training courses covering aircraft systems, company operations policy, meteorology and Federal Air Regulations as required by the FAA.
Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)
• Valid Flight Dispatch License GCAA / FAA or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Scien Engineeri Engineering or equivalent.
• Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations training is an advantage.
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills, Technical reports writing, presentations, etc.
• Fluent in English Language
Work Experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience on B747-400F or 5 Years on other aircraft
• Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with Civil Aviation Authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with rules and regulations of CAR, FAR, JAR, and IOSA pertaining to Flight Operations and working procedures.
Working Conditions
• Working Pattern: Rotating Shift Duties
• Working Hours: 12 hours shift duties as per operational requirements
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