Flight Dispatch
Plan and execute flight dispatch activities and identify dispatch issues to ensure optimal and safe flights
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Flight Operations
Levels
Conduct flight dispatch activities and prepare dispatch documentation
Calculate fuel requirements based on flight plans including reserves for alternate site landings
Calculate take-off weight based on fuel requirements and passenger and cargo payloads
Obtain weather information along flight routes
Examine aircraft maintenance reports to ensure completion of required maintenance
Compile information regarding flight plans, inclement weather reports, aircraft turnaround activities and irregular operations
Prepare and submit dispatch documentation for review
Oversee flight dispatch activities
Construct flight plans taking into account weather conditions, optimal routing, expected fuel consumption, layovers, wind aloft and availability of alternate landing sites
Notify ground services and ground handling agents in the event of flight delays and irregular operations
Conduct flight plan briefings to flight crew and other stakeholders
Finalise and approve flight dispatch documentation in accordance with SOPs
Prepare and issue NOTAMs where required
Enhance resource utilisation and flight safety by maximising aircraft parameters
Define and disseminate SOPs to ensure dispatch teams adhere to processes for flight dispatch
Collaborate with airport agencies and stakeholders to stay abreast of regulatory changes and compliance requirements in flight dispatch
Collaborate with designated management pilots and other stakeholders to fulfil operational requirements for flight dispatch
Conduct regular reviews of flight dispatch manuals
Audit flight dispatch operations and documentation to ascertain compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards