Aircraft Dispatcher at Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aircraft Dispatch, Load Control, Weight and Balance, Operational Planning, Customer Service, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Risk Assessment, Team Leadership, Tactical Decision Making, Aviation Operations, Ramp Operations, Flight Turnaround Management

Industry

Description

Job Description Manage turnaround activities of all flights in coordination with various stakeholders, government departments and service providers, ensuring regulatory compliance with the target of expediting safe flight departures, ensuring OTP, and providing exceptional customer service. Accountabilities Being aware of aircraft details, schedule, expected guest loads, baggage and cargo loads. Brief all stakeholders involved in the flight arrival and departure (gate staff, crew, ramp staff etc). Manage the flight departure process, by leading EY and 3rd party agent teams with a positive can do' attitude that inspires those around them whilst pre-empting and reacting to any anticipated issues or delays and subsequently cascading information to all staff so that guests and operational departments are kept informed of any changes. Accountable for operational and last minute changes that affect the turnaround, such as the offloading of cargo, guests and/or their baggage to ensure that the Etihad flight load planning in order that the Loading Instruction Report (LIR) and final Loadsheet are 100% accurate and delivered in a timely manner. effective tactical decision making. Allocate delay codes and timings for any off schedule departures in collaboration with schedule failures so that accurate trends can be assessed for future service level improvements. Report turnaround events post departure in a professional and thorough manner, reaching balanced conclusions on accountability for delays and lapses in operational performance. Accountable for load planning various a/c types in accordance with current company (and other airlines) weight and balance rules and guidelines; from flight creation and estimating zero fuel weights, to the production of the final Loadsheet and other necessary a/c documentation. Responsible and accountable for identifying safety risks on and around the aircraft in accordance with the company risk assessment process, and ensuring that adequate risk. Qualifications Educated to secondary school level (High School) or other Diplomas completed Minimum of 3 years of experience in a customer service role, in aircraft dispatch or previous experience in Load Control, as a Ramp Agent, or Airline Operations role or a related role within the aviation industry. Additional Information Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight. To learn more visit www.etihad.com Recruitment Fraud Alert Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent. Division: Operations & Guest Experience

Responsibilities

Manage aircraft turnaround activities and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and timely flight departures. Oversee load planning, weight and balance calculations, and the production of accurate documentation for various aircraft types.