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Flight Dispatcher & Operations Controller
2026-07-06T17:44:43+00:00
SAASA
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FULL_TIME
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Transportation & Logistics, Aerospace, Business Operations
UGX
MONTH
2026-07-23T17:00:00+00:00
8

Job Purpose:

The Flight Dispatcher & Operations Controller will oversee operational flight dispatch activities, flight planning, flight watch, operational coordination, disruption management, and ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while maintaining compliance with aviation regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and authorize operational flight plans and dispatch releases
  • Monitor flights and provide operational support throughout all phases of flight
  • Coordinate overflight permits, landing permits, slot approvals, and flight clearances
  • Handle flight planning using ARINC and other dispatch systems
  • Coordinate with ATC, airports, engineering, ground handling, and regulatory authorities
  • Analyze weather, NOTAMs, routes, alternates, and fuel requirements
  • Manage operational disruptions, delays, diversions, and recovery planning
  • Support emergency response and crisis management activities
  • Handle pet clearance documentation and coordination for domestic & international operations
  • Maintain dispatch documentation and operational records
  • Ensure compliance with ICAO, DGCA, and company operational procedures
  • Provide operational reports and updates to senior management and the Board of Directors

Key Skills:

  • Flight Dispatch & Flight Watch
  • Flight Planning & Route Optimization
  • ARINC Operations & Flight Following
  • Overflight & Landing Permit Coordination
  • Weather & NOTAM Analysis
  • Fuel Planning & Operational Control
  • General Aviation Operations
  • ATC & Airport Coordination
  • Disruption Management & IROP Handling
  • Emergency Response Support
  • Regulatory Compliance (ICAO/DGCA)
  • Leadership & Decision Making

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field
  • FA/DGCA Flight Dispatcher License/Approval preferred
  • Additional aviation safety certifications will be an advantage

Experience:

  • 7–10 years of experience in Flight Dispatch / Airline Operations
  • Experience working with private aviation companies handling business jets/private jets across multiple locations
  • Strong knowledge of ARINC systems, flight planning, operational control, and coordination for overflight & landing permits
  • Knowledge of General Aviation (GA) operations and Ground Handling (GD) procedures
  • Experience in pet clearance procedures in India and international destinations will be preferred
  • Strong understanding of weather analysis, fuel planning, NOTAMs, OCC operations, ICAO/DGCA regulations, and ATC coordination
  • Prepare and authorize operational flight plans and dispatch releases
  • Monitor flights and provide operational support throughout all phases of flight
  • Coordinate overflight permits, landing permits, slot approvals, and flight clearances
  • Handle flight planning using ARINC and other dispatch systems
  • Coordinate with ATC, airports, engineering, ground handling, and regulatory authorities
  • Analyze weather, NOTAMs, routes, alternates, and fuel requirements
  • Manage operational disruptions, delays, diversions, and recovery planning
  • Support emergency response and crisis management activities
  • Handle pet clearance documentation and coordination for domestic & international operations
  • Maintain dispatch documentation and operational records
  • Ensure compliance with ICAO, DGCA, and company operational procedures
  • Provide operational reports and updates to senior management and the Board of Directors
  • Flight Dispatch & Flight Watch
  • Flight Planning & Route Optimization
  • ARINC Operations & Flight Following
  • Overflight & Landing Permit Coordination
  • Weather & NOTAM Analysis
  • Fuel Planning & Operational Control
  • General Aviation Operations
  • ATC & Airport Coordination
  • Disruption Management & IROP Handling
  • Emergency Response Support
  • Regulatory Compliance (ICAO/DGCA)
  • Leadership & Decision Making
  • Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field
  • FA/DGCA Flight Dispatcher License/Approval preferred
  • Additional aviation safety certifications will be an advantage
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Flight Dispatcher & Operations Controller

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Aerospace, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
SAASA

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 23 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:

The Flight Dispatcher & Operations Controller will oversee operational flight dispatch activities, flight planning, flight watch, operational coordination, disruption management, and ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while maintaining compliance with aviation regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and authorize operational flight plans and dispatch releases
  • Monitor flights and provide operational support throughout all phases of flight
  • Coordinate overflight permits, landing permits, slot approvals, and flight clearances
  • Handle flight planning using ARINC and other dispatch systems
  • Coordinate with ATC, airports, engineering, ground handling, and regulatory authorities
  • Analyze weather, NOTAMs, routes, alternates, and fuel requirements
  • Manage operational disruptions, delays, diversions, and recovery planning
  • Support emergency response and crisis management activities
  • Handle pet clearance documentation and coordination for domestic & international operations
  • Maintain dispatch documentation and operational records
  • Ensure compliance with ICAO, DGCA, and company operational procedures
  • Provide operational reports and updates to senior management and the Board of Directors

Key Skills:

  • Flight Dispatch & Flight Watch
  • Flight Planning & Route Optimization
  • ARINC Operations & Flight Following
  • Overflight & Landing Permit Coordination
  • Weather & NOTAM Analysis
  • Fuel Planning & Operational Control
  • General Aviation Operations
  • ATC & Airport Coordination
  • Disruption Management & IROP Handling
  • Emergency Response Support
  • Regulatory Compliance (ICAO/DGCA)
  • Leadership & Decision Making

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field
  • FA/DGCA Flight Dispatcher License/Approval preferred
  • Additional aviation safety certifications will be an advantage

Experience:

  • 7–10 years of experience in Flight Dispatch / Airline Operations
  • Experience working with private aviation companies handling business jets/private jets across multiple locations
  • Strong knowledge of ARINC systems, flight planning, operational control, and coordination for overflight & landing permits
  • Knowledge of General Aviation (GA) operations and Ground Handling (GD) procedures
  • Experience in pet clearance procedures in India and international destinations will be preferred
  • Strong understanding of weather analysis, fuel planning, NOTAMs, OCC operations, ICAO/DGCA regulations, and ATC coordination

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, July 23 2026
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda | Kampala
Posted: 06-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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