Job Description

Title : Asst. Flight Dispatcher
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Key Responsibilities :


• The Flight Dispatchers should be in possession of Flight Dispatcher approval.


o Ensure slots/overflying/landing permits are available from approved regulatory authorities for all flights.

o Obtain debrief from pilots and take appropriate action.

o Shall carry out follow ups at periodic intervals on the progress of the flight.

o To ensure compliance of laws, regulations, policies and procedures published in the Operations/OCC Manuals.

o Joint responsibility with the captain for the safety and operational control of flights under his/her guidance.

o Authorizes, regulates, and controls commercial airline flights according to government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flight.

o Responsible for economics, passenger service, and operational control of day-to-day flight operations.

o Analyzes and evaluates meteorological information to determine potential hazards to safety of flight and to select the most desirable and economic route of flight.

o 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.

o 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.

o Prepares and signs the dispatch release which is the legal document providing authorization for a flight to depart.

o Delays or cancels flights if unsafe conditions threaten the safety of his/her aircraft or passengers.

o Monitors weather conditions, aircraft position reports, and aeronautical navigation charts to evaluate the progress of flight.

o 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.

o Originates and disseminates flight information to others in his/her company including stations and reservations. This is the source of information provided to the traveling public.

o 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.

o Participates in frequent and detailed recurrent training courses covering aircraft systems, company operations policy, meteorology and Federal Air Regulations as required by the FAA.

o To ensure functioning of safety, quality, security and compliance within the area of responsibility. Any of the duties assigned by the superior.

o Contribute to development and implementation of safety and security activities, programs, procedures;
• Familiarize with the safety, security and compliance publications in Centrik, LEON, emails or other suitable sources;


o Follow established and not to take short cuts;

o Assist safety and security investigations;

o Report safety hazards, security threats, errors, safety events, and any incidents by filling in safety report in Centrik software;

o Provide feedback to managers on the implemented corrective, mitigation actions or other changes;

o Provide proposals for management system improvements;

o Participate in ERP exercises and deployments as per Company policies and procedures and in accordance with assigned duties as outlined in the AEROTRANSCARGO Emergency Response Plan

o Support compliance audits, security inspections and safety surveys.
Authority:


• Authorized to ensure the safe and operational control of flights under his management.


o To authorize the dispatch release allowing for an aircraft departure.

o To delay or cancel a flight if Safety, maintenance or operational reasons are affected.
Qualification: Any Relevant Degree + Approved Flight Dispatcher


Experience: Minimum 5 Years with Aviation Background