Senior Flight Dispatcher

About the role

Qatar Airways are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our Flight Operations – Navigation Services team as a Senior Flight Dispatcher to be based in Doha, Qatar.

As a Senior Flight Dispatcher, you will be responsible for organizing and controlling the shift through effective allocation, coordination, and the provision of technical support to Flight Dispatchers. You will support the Duty Manager in maintaining operational control in accordance with safety, efficiency, and economic objectives. You will also be responsible for conducting Flight Watch during the shift for all Qatar Airways flights, from STD minus two hours (STD‑2) until arrival at their intended destination.

Additionally, you will oversee smooth crew briefings when assigned, attending to pilot queries related to flight plan availability and flight planning strategies.

• Develop, review, authorize, issue, and revise Operational Flight Plans for all scheduled and non‑scheduled flights, including training and test operations, in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements, while supporting efficient and reliable operations.
• Analyze operational conditions and identify any opportunities that may constrain, impede or benefit operational capabilities inclusive of, but not limited to, weather, facilities, Air Traffic Control, and aircraft performance.
• Perform Operational Flight Watch to determine if changes to operational and meteorological conditions may affect the safety of flights within a prescribed area or on assigned routes and to communicate those changes to the Pilot‑in‑Command.
• Provide the Pilot‑in‑Command with a thorough and professional flight crew briefing, covering all significant information that may impact the operation of the flight, when requested or deemed necessary.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control and the Pilot‑in‑Command regarding aircraft deviations from standards, which may limit or impact flight operational capabilities, and when required, communicate any operational limitations to the Maintenance Operations Control Centre and other stakeholders.
• Monitor position, time, flight level, fuel, and path deviations via the TOPS Flight Watch system, and proactively assess fuel status to support in‑flight fuel management and advise the flight crew as required.

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.

• Relevant College or University qualification with minimum of 5 years Flight Dispatch job related experience performing Flight Dispatch functions.
• Completed a training course in accordance with the syllabus specified in ICAO Doc 7192, Part D‑3 (Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher), approved by a Regulatory Authority or a Regulatory Authority‑approved training institute.
• Experience in Computerized Flight Planning system.
• Excellent understanding of ETOPS theory and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and other office applications.
• Well‑developed lateral analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

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.

If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.