JOB ADVERTISEMENT – FLIGHT DISPATCHER & FLIGHT FOLLOWER
JOB TITLE: Flight Dispatcher & Flight Follower
DEPARTMENT: Flight Operations
SECTION: OCC
DUTY STATION: Kigali International Airport
Job Purpose
A Flight Dispatcher, qualified as per RCARS, is responsible for exercising safe and efficient operational supervision overflights in conjunction with the Pilot-in-Command.
1. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Exercising operational control supervision and assisting the pilot-in-command with the
safe & efficient planning and monitoring of a flight.
Performing Operational Flight Watch and determining if changes in operational and
meteorological conditions may affect the safety of flights within a prescribed area or on
assigned routes.
Communicating those changes to the Pilot-in-Command.
Maintaining the Flight dispatch written log and record of all Company Radio/ACARS
Transmissions between OCC and Aircraft.
Reporting safety hazards and occurrences
(a) Pre-Flight Duties
The developing, reviewing, authorising, issuing and revising, as required of flight release documents (as per RCAR Part 16, Subpart C) for all scheduled and non-scheduled flights, inclusive of training and test flight operations, in keeping with Safety, Regulatory, Customer Service, and Company fiscal requirements.
Assisting the PIC in releasing an aircraft to operate in accordance with the terms and
conditions established by the Operational Flight Plan. However, the final decision lies
with the Pilot-In-Command.
Analyzing operational conditions and identifying any opportunities that may constrain,
impede or benefit operational capabilities inclusive of, but not limited to weather,
facilities, Air Traffic Control, and aircraft performance.
Analyzing operational and meteorological conditions to evaluate and determine the
safest and most efficient minimum fuel requirement.
Formulating and implementing revised Operational Flight Plans when conditions warrant and communicating the revised plans to the Pilot-in-Command.
To provide the Pilot-in-Command with a thorough and professional flight crew briefing
package covering all significant information which may impact the operation of his flight.
Soliciting, interpreting, and maintaining current flight and field conditions reports,
NOTAMs, etc., to provide the flight crew with the latest operational information.
Providing and communicating revised information for Load Control with total fuel
requirements and aircraft weight limitations that maximizes revenue payload potential
while satisfying all Safety standards.
Communicating to Air Traffic Control Services all Operational Flight Plan requirements.
Resolving with Maintenance Control, the pilot-in-command, Flight Operations
Management Pilots, as required, problems caused by any aircraft deviation from
standards including MEL, which may limit or affect flight operational capabilities, and to
communicate any operational limitations to the respective operating Departments, as
required.
Apprising respective operating departments and Flight Operations Management Pilots,
if warranted, of any reported deviations from the standard which occur during flight and
which could affect downline scheduling integrity.
During irregular operations, congruent when practical with the Pilot-in-Command,
advising flight delays Head-OCC; and when conditions warrant, recommending flight
cancellations and initiating alternative plans.
Providing timely analysis of meteorological risk that may reasonably be anticipated to
impact local and/or system operations, including aircraft on layover, maintenance, and
ground operations.
Administering, managing, and implementing economic fuel and navigation policies to
maximise company profitability, subject to operational constraints and within proper
Safety parameters.
Ensuring, on day-of-flight, that the Flight Dispatch function performs safe and efficient Operational control supervision in accordance with all Company policies and procedures.
To advise on delay/cancellation of the flight or otherwise decide on a
possible/alternative route which may be flown safely in accordance with company
procedures & standards, taking into account likely weather conditions at the destination
and alternate aerodromes; en-route weather, with the maximum fuel load possible.
Accept the Pilot-in-command’s signed concurrence with the operational flight plan and
flight release.
Note: A Flight Dispatcher shall avoid taking any action that would conflict with the
procedures established by:
Air Traffic Control
The Meteorological service
The communications service
(b) In – Flight Duties
Monitor the progress of each flight from its point of origin to its final destination,
ensuring precise flight locating practices;, including all intermediate stops or until the
Flight Watch responsibilities are transferred to another trained Flight Follower
Maintain Company Flight Watch log consisting of recording all Scheduled or Estimated
Departure and Arrival times, all Actual Arrival and Departure times
Supervise the safe flight watch of all company aircraft under the control of the Systems
of Operations Control Centre
Follow up on weather conditions and airspace restrictions, identify impacts on
operations, develop alternative actions and communicate to En-route flights via groundto-air radio, SAT COM/PHONE, and Datalink.
To re-route and re-dispatch flights when the situation arises
Implement and ensure conformance to the Company’s Risk Assessment program,
elevating the decision-making process as the level of risk rises;
Continuation, diversion and termination of a flight is the responsibility of PIC, who will
inform OCC at the earliest opportunity
Liaise with crew scheduling on operational issues affecting flight crew schedules
Assist with communication between maintenance and flight crews in-flight
Maintaining the Flight dispatch written log and record of all Company Radio/ACARS
Transmissions between OCC and Aircraft.
Communicate the company’s aircraft movements
Reporting hazards and safety occurrences that occur during operations
(c) Post-Flight Duties
Ensure that all reports of the Pilot-In-Command are sent to the Chief Pilot (Line).
Remain on duty unless he has been adequately relieved.
2. Desired Profile: Required education, Experience, and Abilities:
a) Education and Experience
Flight dispatcher License or Airline Transport Pilot License in accordance with RCAR,
Personnel Licensing and qualified with RCAR AOC qualification Computer literate;
Knowledge of RCARs;
One (1) year’s minimum experience in Flight Dispatch/ Operations control.
b) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good communication skills;
Understanding of schedules and fleet operations;
Computer literate;
Ability to respond quickly to change.
c) Delegation of Duties: In the absence of the Flight Dispatcher, an equally qualified Flight
Dispatcher shall be delegated his/her duties.
3. How to apply:
An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;
Recent Curriculum Vitae;
Copies of Notarized Degree/Diploma certificates
Relevant certificates;
Copies of academic papers;
A photocopy of the Passport/National ID.
Three referees
The deadline for submitting application documents (Only PDF Format) is September 22, 2024.
Please apply via the link: https://erecruitment.rwandair.com/
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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