Flight Dispatcher & Operations Controller
2026-07-06T17:44:43+00:00
SAASA
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Kampala, Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Transportation & Logistics, Aerospace, Business Operations
2026-07-23T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Purpose:
The Flight Dispatcher & Operations Controller will oversee operational flight dispatch activities, flight planning, flight watch, operational coordination, disruption management, and ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while maintaining compliance with aviation regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and authorize operational flight plans and dispatch releases
- Monitor flights and provide operational support throughout all phases of flight
- Coordinate overflight permits, landing permits, slot approvals, and flight clearances
- Handle flight planning using ARINC and other dispatch systems
- Coordinate with ATC, airports, engineering, ground handling, and regulatory authorities
- Analyze weather, NOTAMs, routes, alternates, and fuel requirements
- Manage operational disruptions, delays, diversions, and recovery planning
- Support emergency response and crisis management activities
- Handle pet clearance documentation and coordination for domestic & international operations
- Maintain dispatch documentation and operational records
- Ensure compliance with ICAO, DGCA, and company operational procedures
- Provide operational reports and updates to senior management and the Board of Directors
Key Skills:
- Flight Dispatch & Flight Watch
- Flight Planning & Route Optimization
- ARINC Operations & Flight Following
- Overflight & Landing Permit Coordination
- Weather & NOTAM Analysis
- Fuel Planning & Operational Control
- General Aviation Operations
- ATC & Airport Coordination
- Disruption Management & IROP Handling
- Emergency Response Support
- Regulatory Compliance (ICAO/DGCA)
- Leadership & Decision Making
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field
- FA/DGCA Flight Dispatcher License/Approval preferred
- Additional aviation safety certifications will be an advantage
Experience:
- 7–10 years of experience in Flight Dispatch / Airline Operations
- Experience working with private aviation companies handling business jets/private jets across multiple locations
- Strong knowledge of ARINC systems, flight planning, operational control, and coordination for overflight & landing permits
- Knowledge of General Aviation (GA) operations and Ground Handling (GD) procedures
- Experience in pet clearance procedures in India and international destinations will be preferred
- Strong understanding of weather analysis, fuel planning, NOTAMs, OCC operations, ICAO/DGCA regulations, and ATC coordination
- Prepare and authorize operational flight plans and dispatch releases
- Monitor flights and provide operational support throughout all phases of flight
- Coordinate overflight permits, landing permits, slot approvals, and flight clearances
- Handle flight planning using ARINC and other dispatch systems
- Coordinate with ATC, airports, engineering, ground handling, and regulatory authorities
- Analyze weather, NOTAMs, routes, alternates, and fuel requirements
- Manage operational disruptions, delays, diversions, and recovery planning
- Support emergency response and crisis management activities
- Handle pet clearance documentation and coordination for domestic & international operations
- Maintain dispatch documentation and operational records
- Ensure compliance with ICAO, DGCA, and company operational procedures
- Provide operational reports and updates to senior management and the Board of Directors
- Flight Dispatch & Flight Watch
- Flight Planning & Route Optimization
- ARINC Operations & Flight Following
- Overflight & Landing Permit Coordination
- Weather & NOTAM Analysis
- Fuel Planning & Operational Control
- General Aviation Operations
- ATC & Airport Coordination
- Disruption Management & IROP Handling
- Emergency Response Support
- Regulatory Compliance (ICAO/DGCA)
- Leadership & Decision Making
- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field
- FA/DGCA Flight Dispatcher License/Approval preferred
- Additional aviation safety certifications will be an advantage
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Vacancy title:
Flight Dispatcher & Operations Controller
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Aerospace, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
SAASA
Deadline:
Thursday, July 23 2026
Location:
Kampala, Uganda | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
The Flight Dispatcher & Operations Controller will oversee operational flight dispatch activities, flight planning, flight watch, operational coordination, disruption management, and ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while maintaining compliance with aviation regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and authorize operational flight plans and dispatch releases
- Monitor flights and provide operational support throughout all phases of flight
- Coordinate overflight permits, landing permits, slot approvals, and flight clearances
- Handle flight planning using ARINC and other dispatch systems
- Coordinate with ATC, airports, engineering, ground handling, and regulatory authorities
- Analyze weather, NOTAMs, routes, alternates, and fuel requirements
- Manage operational disruptions, delays, diversions, and recovery planning
- Support emergency response and crisis management activities
- Handle pet clearance documentation and coordination for domestic & international operations
- Maintain dispatch documentation and operational records
- Ensure compliance with ICAO, DGCA, and company operational procedures
- Provide operational reports and updates to senior management and the Board of Directors
Key Skills:
- Flight Dispatch & Flight Watch
- Flight Planning & Route Optimization
- ARINC Operations & Flight Following
- Overflight & Landing Permit Coordination
- Weather & NOTAM Analysis
- Fuel Planning & Operational Control
- General Aviation Operations
- ATC & Airport Coordination
- Disruption Management & IROP Handling
- Emergency Response Support
- Regulatory Compliance (ICAO/DGCA)
- Leadership & Decision Making
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field
- FA/DGCA Flight Dispatcher License/Approval preferred
- Additional aviation safety certifications will be an advantage
Experience:
- 7–10 years of experience in Flight Dispatch / Airline Operations
- Experience working with private aviation companies handling business jets/private jets across multiple locations
- Strong knowledge of ARINC systems, flight planning, operational control, and coordination for overflight & landing permits
- Knowledge of General Aviation (GA) operations and Ground Handling (GD) procedures
- Experience in pet clearance procedures in India and international destinations will be preferred
- Strong understanding of weather analysis, fuel planning, NOTAMs, OCC operations, ICAO/DGCA regulations, and ATC coordination
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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