Flight Dispatcher / Flight Dispatcher Assistant (Internship)

HI FLY is a leading widebody aircraft wet lease specialist operating worldwide, with an Airbus fleet of A330 and A340.

The wet lease business market is very demanding, and airlines are increasingly opting for wet lease solutions as they are found to be reliable, safe, and efficient. For that reason, Hi Fly fleet is steadily growing with new widebody additions in the coming months.

Considering the forecasted growth, we are currently looking for highly motivated Flight Dispatchers or Flight Operations Officers to join our team in Lisbon-Portugal.

Hi Fly Flight Dispatchers provide flight crews with safe and timely operational flight plans and flight packages, containing any relevant information for the safe performance of the flight, weather charts as well as enroute actual weather and forecasts. Additionally, will interpret and provide the crews with navigation information briefings and the flight release. He is responsible for all pre-flight decisions concerning the initiation or termination of a flight, taking into consideration all the operational aspects related with suitability of aerodromes, route selection, meteorological conditions, and navigation aids, fuel quantity needed, ensuring, in conjunction with the flight crew, that all flights are planned in the safest and most efficient way in accordance with rules and regulations and company standard operating procedures.

• Flight Dispatchers must hold a valid Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher ICAO License, issued or recognized by the Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC);

• Flight Dispatcher Officers must be enrolled or have finished the theoretical part of the course to obtain the Flight Operations Officer License.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare operational flight plans and file ATC flight plans.
• Prepare the required flight packages and disseminate to the flight crew, in a timely manner, in compliance with rules and regulations and company standard operating procedures.
• Continuously monitor the daily flight activity, including initiation, continuation, diversion and/or termination of a flight and if necessary, in the interest of safety, establish direct communication with an airborne aircraft.
• Participate and provide information to OCC and Senior Management regarding the activation of the Company’ Emergency Response Plan.

SOME OF OUR REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a valid Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher ICAO License, issued or recognized by the Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), or alternatively waiting for practical training (internship) to obtain the license.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role (preferably).
• Previous professional experience in the aviation industry will be an advantage.
• Multicultural awareness, excellent interpersonal skills, and a clear communication style.
• Fast learner and highly motivated.
• Highly flexible and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English is mandatory.
• Good proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.

This is an office-based role working shift patterns, 24/7/365. Due to the nature of the wet lease operations (ACMI and Charter), this is not an ordinary office job, and you can expect some very challenging and exciting days upon joining our Organization.

If this opportunity is for you, send us your CV and join us on board!

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