Salary guide
Flight Dispatcher
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £40,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
AviationOperations
- Dispatchers are essential for safe and efficient flights
Other names this job is known by
- Airline Dispatcher
- Flight Operations Officer
Key responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate flight operations
- Prepare flight plans and weather briefings
- Liaise with pilots, air traffic control, and ground staff
- Monitor flights and update crews
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree or diploma in aviation, transport, or logistics
- Airline or CAA training
- IT and analytical skills
- Communication and decision-making
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Dispatcher
- Operations Manager
- Flight Operations Director
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Study aviation, transport, or logistics
- Complete airline or CAA training
- Gain experience in operations roles
- Progress to senior or management positions
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