Flight Dispatcher

Summary

We are searching for a suitable candidate to fill our Scoot flight dispatcher position. You will be a part of the Scoot IOCC - Flight Dispatch team and will be the 'flight dispatcher' managing flight planning for the entire scoot fleet . You will work closely with Flight operations, Engineering, Ground Operations to ensure smooth flight operations and management of daily flight planning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operational Flight Plans and Briefing packages for Scoot flights accurately in accordance with Company policies, considering aircraft performance, weather, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and other necessary operational requirements.

• Planning and selecting suitable and optimum flight routes in respect of operational factors, including the avoidance of natural hazards such as tropical storms, volcanic activities, among others.

• File the Air Traffic Services flight plans and ensuring that any changes to the flight plans are updated in accordance with ATC requirements.

• Monitor operational messages and responding to flight planning related requests in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with other departments, internal and external stakeholders regarding flight and fuel planning information.

• Support and assist Pilots with flight planning queries in a timely and accurate manner.

• Be conversant with company fuel and operational policies, aircraft performance, aviation meteorology, route structure, flight planning requirements and apply such knowledge to achieve safe and optimal flight planning outcomes.

• Any other duties as assigned, including (but not limited to) tactical monitoring of flight planning variables, NOTAMs, flight planning system or any other projects. 

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma holder, preferably with a technical or engineering background (Aviation-related qualifications or experience would be advantageous, but not necessary)

• Analytical with good numerical and problem-solving skills

• Good sense of direction and strong cognitive skills

• Able to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment

• Strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

• Comfortable working with operational and technical documentation and procedures

• Comfortable with 24-hour rotating shift duties including weekends and public holidays