The Flight Dispatcher manages the day-to-day functions of the Operations Control Center. The Dispatcher is responsible for daily liaison with all flight crew and ensures that all flights are dispatched safely, on time and in compliance with Company procedures.  The Flight Dispatcher reports to the Manager Operations Control.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensures smooth, efficient and timely dispatch of flights.
• Monitor and identify any operational/technical event that could disrupt flights’ regularity and take mitigative actions in line with approved company procedures.
• Assist the Pilot in Command in-flight preparation providing the relevant information required (e.g. meteorology, NOTAMs, air traffic, slots, etc.).
• Assist the Pilot in Command in preparing Operational Flight Plan (OFP) and Air Traffic Control (ATC) flight plan management.
• Generate a manual OFP when the automated OFP is not available, taking into account prevailing weather conditions and statistical winds.
• Maintain the daily flight schedules in conjunction with other departments, especially maintenance.
• Be responsible for preparing daily on-time performance reports for onward transmission to the Manager Operations Control.
• Be responsible for preparation of Monthly time performance.
• In charge of day to day liaison with other company operational departments.
• Prepare a flight release envelope and ensure all its contents are available as indicated and duly signed by the PIC and FOO.
• Conduct pre-flight crew briefing.
• Supply the PIC while in flight with all needed technical information via radio.
• Support wet-leased company with operational information.
• In the event of an emergency, initiate the applicable procedure.
• Arrange safe and reliable transport for the crew on duty to and from work during duty time.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Flight Operations Officer License or Airline Transport Pilot License.
• Knowledge of JEPPESEN system is a MUST
• Adequate knowledge of Uganda Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of flight scheduling and fleet operations.
• Computer literate.
• High level of proficiency in English.