Trainee Flight Dispatcher

Job Description

The successful candidate will join the Flight Dispatch Department under the Total Mission Management Division in SIA. The flight dispatch department is responsible for handling flight planning duties across the SIA network in a fast-paced 24/7 shift environment. The incumbent will be part of a fast-paced operations centre work environment which requires strong individual and team performance. Effective communication managing time critical tasks threat and error management are important for this role.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing the operational flight plans and briefing packages for SIA flights accurately in accordance with company policies considering aircraft performance Minimum Equipment List / Configuration Deviation List (MEL/CDL) weather Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) air traffic management measures and other operational requirements.
• Ensuring the most suitable route is planned for each flight based on operational safety factors including (but not limited to) avoidance of natural hazards such as tropical storms volcanic activities; optimising payload schedule compliance efficiency among others.
• Filing and monitoring air traffic services flight plans and ensuring that any changes to the flight plans are updated in accordance with air traffic control (ATC) / air traffic flow management requirements.
• Monitoring operational systems and communications coordinating with internal and external stakeholders regarding flight and fuel planning information ensuring that all relevant coordination tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Attending to queries and briefing pilots and other stakeholders on flight planning matters.
• Be conversant with company fuel and operational policies aircraft performance aviation meteorology route structure flight planning requirements and apply such knowledge to achieve safe and optimal flight planning outcomes.
• Contributing to effective team performance during both regular and irregular operations in a 24/7 shift environment.
• Any other duties as assigned including (but not limited to) tactical monitoring of flight planning variables NOTAMs flight planning system automation rules and related tasks.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma / GCE A Levels and above
• An aviation or technical qualification or background would be advantageous
• Relevant aviation experience will be advantageous however candidates without relevant experience are welcome to apply
• Analytical with good math and problem-solving skills
• A good sense of direction and strong cognitive skills
• Good situational awareness ability to focus and prioritise time sensitive tasks
• Meticulous and able to execute procedures accurately
• Strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills who is able to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment
• IT proficient comfortable working with operational technical documentation and procedures
• Comfortable working with multiple applications and automation
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Comfortable working on a 24/7 rotating shift arrangement including weekends and public holidays.

Successful candidates will join as Trainee Flight Dispatcher and undergo a suitable training program. The duration of training will depend on the candidates qualification and professional background. For new joiners without any relevant experience this training will typically range from 12 to 15 months. Training duration for candidates with relevant experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The trainee must successfully complete the training program and competency assessments before being appointed as Flight Dispatcher.

Successful candidates are required to sign a bond for the duration of training and two years thereafter.

We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.