Flight Dispatcher

About the role

Qatar Airways are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our Flight Operations team as a Flight Dispatcher to be based in Doha, Qatar.

As a Flight Dispatcher, you will be responsible for undertaking Flight Planning activities using the LIDO (Lufthansa Integrated Dispatch Operations) flight planning system, TOPS (Total Operations System), and Performance tools considering safety and economy complying with the aircraft limitations, local and international aviation regulations. You will also be responsible for ensuring flight plans are released latest at 0200 hours before the scheduled departure time for every flight allocated as well as supporting the Flight Dispatch team with recalculating flight plans due to last-minute payload changes, delays or aircraft changes.

Specific responsibilities for the role include:

·      Analyze the available operational data for a particular flight, keeping the operational feasibility in such a manner that a flight is planned from origin to destination with utmost consideration of safety, economy, and punctuality.

·      Compute the company flight plans, considering environmental conditions, aircraft performance capabilities, navigation and en-route facilities to ensure the structural weights are within the manufacturers approved limitations.

·       Ensure to file the ATS flight plan according to the local and international regulations, comply with approved routes, and avoid the restricted and prohibited airspaces.

·      Monitor, the Automated Flight Plans allocated for AOS (Airline Operations Support) module to ensure flight briefing packages are released and ATS flight plans are filed latest by 0300 hours before the departure time

·       Monitor any aircraft change or type change initiated by the IOC operations to swiftly undertake the appropriate studies to release revised safe and economical flight plans and inform the PIC without undue delay to maintain a high level of safety and the OTP of the flight.

·      Maintain a continuous watch on the flight plans in their area of responsibility and advises the PIC of any operational information affecting the safe conduct of flight through any available communication channels.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

·       Relevant College or University qualification with minimum of 4 years job related experience performing Flight Dispatch functions.

·       Flight Dispatcher License issued by a regulatory authority.

·       Possess Training Course as per the syllabi provided in ICAO Doc.7192, part D-3/ICAO Doc.106 Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher: approved by a Regulatory Authority or an approved Regulatory Authority Institute.

·       Knowledge of aircraft performance tools Fly smart or Boeing OPT and LIDO flight planning system.

·       Experience in Computerized Flight Planning system.

·       Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and other office applications.

·       Excellent English communication skills (Verbal and writing skills).

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

How to apply

If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.