Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest domestic and international airline. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS).

Qantas is widely regarded as a leading airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. We have built a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, and customer service. Qantas proudly recognises the value and the dedication of our employees across the globe and is one of the largest employers in Australia.

Position: Flight Dispatch Officer
Work Location: Mascot, Sydney, NSW

Job Description:

• Located in Mascot, Sydney
• Attractive Salary Package and Onsite Parking
• Permanent and Contract Positions Available

Want to thrive in an environment designed to enable success? Your new position as Officer Flight Dispatch will see you working 24 hour, 7 day shift work, producing flight plans and associated tasks. Located within the Integrated Operations Centre and reporting the Manager Flight Dispatch, this role will see you working with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Operations Control, Aircrew Operations, Load Control, Engineering, Airports and other airlines.

In return, Qantas will offer you a diverse and attractive range of benefits, and a variety of career options arising from the complexity and specialisation of the various businesses.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing Flight Plans and Air Traffic Control clearances for Qantas Domestic and Customer Services within the boundaries of aviation regulations and the Qantas Fuel Policy
• Maximising fuel efficiency by providing pre-fuel orders to Engineering and ensuring sufficient fuel is uplifted on board the aircraft to guarantee safe, efficient and economically optimised flight operations, in accordance with company policy
• Analysing forecast meteorology conditions at the departure, intended destination and any other relevant airport to determine aircraft take-off and landing limitations
• Dispatching the aircraft on the correct routing, ensuring all navigational rules and operational requirements are met
• Monitoring the ATS flight plan to ensure it has been filed in the required format, including notifications of subsequent changes/cancellations to all en-route ATC authorities
• Minimising impact of schedule disruptions by implementing solutions that consider customer impact, cost efficiencies and the best interests of the Qantas Group
• Identifying and analysing potential problems and resolving these before issues eventuate
• Escalating issues expediently and to the required level
• Actively addressing re-occurring issues associated with current day of operations and planning functions
• Complying with Corporate and Divisional Service Standards
• Complying with safety in the workplace

To be successful in this role you will display:

• Tertiary qualifications in Aviation, Business or a related discipline will be highly regarded
• Experience working in an operational environment, within the Aviation or Transport industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of CASA rules and regulations
• Aviation knowledge on rules, regulations, aircraft performance, navigation and meteorology, and ATC procedures and terminology such as that obtained through pilot training, flight operations or air traffic control activities
• Flexibility to work within a rotating roster
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Sound communication and negotiation skills with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise conflicting tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Computer literacy with regards to standard desktop office automation software applications and company specific systems
• Ability to meet Branch and Corporate Service Standards
• Skills in the analysis of meteorological conditions are desirable

Qantas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we invite you to be part of an organisation that fosters a diverse workplace, supports many charities and environmental initiatives, and is actively committed to Australia's youth, the arts and sport. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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