Uganda Airlines Flight Dispatcher Jobs

Uganda Airlines Flight Dispatcher Jobs


Job Purpose

  • 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 Responsibilities

  • Ensures smooth, efficient and timely dispatch of flights.

  • Monitor and identify any operational/technical event which could disrupt the regularity of flights 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 preparation of daily on time performance reports for the onward transmission to the Manager Operations Control.

  • Be responsible for preparation of Monthly on 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 crew on duty to and from work during duty time.

    Minimum Qualification and Experience

  • Flight Operations Officer License or Airline Transport Pilot License.

  • 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.

    How to Apply

  • Applications should be addressed to:

    The Manager Human Resources.
    Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd.
    P.O. Box 431, Entebbe, Uganda.

  • Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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