Flight Dispatcher

Key Responsibilities:

• Shall be responsible for preparation of the Operational and ATS flight plan and assist the PIC in flight preparation and provide the relevant information and any amendment as required by PIC.
• Planning and selecting suitable and optimum flight routes n respect of operational factors, including the avoidance of natural hazards such as tropical storms, volcanic activities
• Monitor operational messages and responding to flight planning related requests in timely manner
• Support and assist Pilot with flight planning queries in a timely and accurate manner
• Shall watch on Notam and weather in performance perspective, in case of any adverse weather development, update the PIC and supervisor for decision making
• In the event of an emergency shall follow company guideline and assist the assistant manager to handle the situation.
• Shall carry out flight following/tracking at periodic intervals on the progress of the flight.
• Shall file the operational flight plans and ensure that any changes to the flight plans are updated in accordance with ATC requirement
• Be conversant with company fuel and operational polices, aircraft performance, aviation meteorology, route structure. Flight planning requirements and apply such knowledge to achieve safe and optimal flight planning outcomes
• Shall nominate his deputy to officiate on his behalf in case of leave or absence.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superiors.

Certifications required: 

• As per DGCA CAR Section 7 Series M Part II
• DGCA approved Flight Dispatcher with 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics from a recognized Board/University
• Shall not be less than 21 years of age
• Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• University Graduate will be an advantage
• Additional industry related certification (e.g., Auditor’s course, Advance Flight Planning, Fuel Management etc.) will be advantage