Flight Dispatcher

Atheer Aviation is seeking an experienced Flight Dispatcher to join its team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will be responsible for flight planning, dispatch coordination and flight monitoring, working closely with flight crews and operational teams to support safe, efficient and compliant flight operations.

• Prepare and review operational flight plans and dispatch documentation in accordance with applicable GACA regulations and company procedures.
• Evaluate and select suitable flight routes and alternate aerodromes, and calculate fuel requirements, taking into account operational conditions and applicable requirements.
• Assess aircraft performance and payload limitations, and perform the relevant calculations required to support safe and efficient flight planning.
• Assess weather reports and forecasts, NOTAMs, aerodrome conditions and airspace restrictions to identify potential operational constraints.
• Provide flight crews with accurate pre-flight briefings and timely updates on conditions affecting flight safety and operational efficiency.
• Monitor assigned flights and coordinate responses to delays, route changes, diversions and other operational disruptions with flight crews and relevant teams, supporting contingency planning in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaise with airport authorities, regulatory bodies and relevant service providers, as required, to support flight planning and operational coordination within established company procedures.
• Maintain accurate flight planning and dispatch records, ensuring operational information is documented and communicated promptly.

• A valid Flight Dispatcher License issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
• A high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
• Practical experience in flight dispatch, with the ability to coordinate multiple flights and work effectively with operational stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to use industry-standard flight dispatch and planning software to interpret meteorological data, NOTAMs and airspace information.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Sound knowledge of flight planning, aviation meteorology, NOTAM interpretation and applicable GACA regulations.
• Strong analytical skills, sound operational judgment and situational awareness.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain accuracy and make timely decisions under operational pressure.
• Effective communication and coordination skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively.