Arik Air - Launched in 2006, Arik Air is West Africa largest airline. Positioned at the commercial hub airport of one of the world's leading emerging economies, Arik Air currently serves an ever expanding route network of key cities in Nigeria, Africa, Europe and the US. Arik Air boasts a modern fleet of 28 aircraft.

As part of our overall growing strategy, we are seeking experienced individuals to join and expand our team of passionate and dedicated professionals based in Lagos, Nigeria. In exchange we are offering excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Flight Dispatcher

Locations: Los / Abuja

Job Summary

Flight Dispatcher is a licensed airman whose primary concern is safety by monitoring operational tracking over the entire Arik Air Operation.

Working Relationship

The Flight Dispatchers would be expected to interact with amongst others:

SVP Operations AVP OCC

OCC Manager

Team Lead Data Centre

Finance Department

Airport stations

Flight deck crew

Ground personnel at the airport

Fuel officers

All other OCC Staff

Key Responsibilities

Take all necessary steps to ensure a safe and punctual operation in accordance with the Operations Manual

Share equal and joint responsibility with the pilot in command for the safety and operational control of the flight.

Authorize, regulate, control and terminate aircraft flights in accordance with company and governmental regulations and policies to ensure safety.

Review and evaluate weather information to determine potential flight safety hazards and to select the preferred and most economical route of flight.

Compute the amount of fuel required, distance of flight, maintenance limitations, weather conditions, and other factors affecting safety of flight using company and FAA established guidelines.

Prepare flight documentation with information including maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs, PIREPs, and other information required for the safe completion of the flight.

Is authorized by NCAA to delay, divert, or cancel a flight if unsafe conditions pose a threat to the safety of the aircraft, passengers, cargo or flight.

Monitor weather conditions, aircraft position reports, aeronautical navigation charts and aircraft radio calls to evaluate the progress and safety of the flight.

Advice the pilot in command of significant changes to weather or the flight plan and recommends changes as required for the continued safe operation of the flight.

Assist the pilot in command of an aircraft with an emergency situation by providing any assistance necessary to ensure safe completion of the flight.

Solicit, interpret and maintain current flight and field condition reports to provide flight crews with the latest Operational information.

And any other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Job Requirements

Requirements

Qualifications / Education: Must have a valid license on Flight Dispatch in line with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.

Experience: Must have worked under a qualified dispatcher for a minimum of two years.

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