Flight Dispatcher

About SolitAir and Role Overview

SolitAir is an emerging cargo aviation start-up based in Dubai, committed to shaping the future of air freight services. We seek dedicated Flight Dispatchers to join our operational team at DWC, Dubai who bring a blend of experience, creativity, problem-solving skills, and proactive engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, examine, authorize, and submit Operational Flight Plans (OFP) using the best possible flight routing, weather reports, NOTAMs, payload calculations, and aircraft capabilities.
• Maintain active flight watch responsibilities for both dry-lease and wet-lease aircraft, managing real-time operation control center (OCC) monitoring and flight progress tracking.
• Coordinate technical assessments by reviewing aircraft technical status documents like MELs/CDLs (provided by MCC) to accurately determine fuel penalties and payload restrictions.
• Oversee crew duty hours by tracking check-ins and actual flight times, promptly informing the Director of Operations Management (DOM) and Crew Control about potential Flight Duty Period (FDP) overruns.
• Serve as the communication link among Station Ground Handling Agents, Loadmasters, and Air Traffic Control, monitoring fueling, cargo handling, turnarounds, and departure sequencing; note that Loadmasters and Ground Operations handle cargo load control and weight/balance sheets.
• Maintain operational awareness of Dangerous Goods shipments by verifying that approved Dangerous Goods paperwork (NOTOC) from certified Cargo/Warehouse teams is included in flight documentation before departure.
• Input delay codes and update flight movement messages swiftly and precisely into company systems to keep Engineering, Crew Control, and Customer Service synchronized.
• Conduct technical briefings for flight crews, dispatch essential flight documents, maintain post-flight folders, and keep detailed communication logs.
• Manage flight re-planning and tactical changes during irregular operations (IRROPS), including re-clearing flights and considering alternate routes under DOM guidance.
• Adhere strictly to the Safety Management System (SMS), reporting hazards or safety deviations whenever identified.

Qualifications and Experience

• Holder of a valid ICAO-recognized Flight Dispatcher license.
• At least three years of professional experience in airline or cargo operations, flight dispatch, or operations control is desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of flight planning software, weather analysis tools, and operational flight documentation processes.
• Understanding of aircraft performance calculations, weight and balance concepts, and fuel planning procedures.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent situational awareness with strong decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for providing clear instructions and thorough briefings.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all documentation, calculations, and operational tasks.
• Availability and flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties, as dictated by operational needs.
• Firm commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional growth.

Additional Information

• The position follows a four-days-on, four-days-off rotating schedule, including night and weekend shifts.
• This role offers an operationally critical position that directly influences flight safety and service continuity.
• Work within a closely connected team environment that values safety and dynamism.
• Possibility for career advancement within flight operations and the expansion of responsibilities to network planning and control roles.