Flight Planning Systems Specialist

Specific responsibilities for the role include: • Manage and maintain Flight Planning System database to support Qatar Airways & Qatar Executive network operations in running safe flight operations. • Maintain company routes for city pairs ensuring compliance with preferred state routing schemes, Route Availability Document (RAD), Aeronautical Information Publication (AlP) and Notice to Airman (NOTAMs) whilst respecting the overflight permissions granted to Qatar Airways. • Ensure relevant updates are carried out for company routes according to Aeronautical Information, Regulations and Controls (AIRAC) changes. • Monitor and action reported issues by the end users related to optimizer not providing expected result (cost effective routes). Maintain and modify automated functionality of flight planning system to enhance automation of flight calculations in order to reduce manual intervention. • Maintain and update flight planning related MEL/CDL (Minimum Equipment List/Configuration Deviation List) in flight planning system data base according to latest revisions. • Provide timely technical support and flight plan problem resolution to Qatar Airways stakeholders to ensure smooth flight operations. Be part of an extraordinary story Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible. Qualifications About You The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications: • Relevant College or University qualification with minimum of 5 years job-related experience. • Flight Dispatch License Certification as prescribed in ICAO Doc. 7192 Part D-3 or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or Trade or Vocational Qualification (Navigation, Flight Planning, Flight Operations). • Minimum of 1-year experience in LIDO Flight Planning System data base administration and/or 2 years in Flight Dispatch using LIDO Flight Planning System. • Knowledge of the Company Flight Planning tools (LIDO, Jeppesen E-Link). • Detailed understanding of rules and regulations, including but not limited to ICAO, EASA, FAA. • Knowledge of aircraft performance and flight theory. • Knowledge of aviation NOTAM, weather and fuel management. • Possess quick problem-solving skills and have the ability to respond to operationally critical situations. About Qatar Airways Group Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.