ASSISTANT FLIGHT DISPATCHER

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Abuja, Gombe, Ibadan, Owerri, Enugu, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Adamawa, Anambra, Delta, Borno, Kwara, Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Kaduna, Nigeria

Salary

NGN 235,000 - 340,000 monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Logistics Transport & Supply Chain

Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years)

Application Deadline

March 7, 2026

About the Company

Air Peace is a leading Nigerian airline committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable air travel. With a growing fleet and an expanding network, the airline is dedicated to connecting communities and fostering economic development. Air Peace prides itself on its operational excellence, customer-centric approach, and a strong commitment to safety standards. The company operates a diverse range of aircraft and serves numerous domestic and international destinations, aiming to be the airline of choice for travelers across Africa and beyond. Their operations are anchored by a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to ensuring a seamless travel experience for all passengers.

Job Description

We are seeking qualified and licensed Flight Dispatchers to join our Operations team and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our flights.

In this role, you will be responsible for exercising joint operational control with the Pilot in Command, authorizing and releasing aircraft, and developing, reviewing, and monitoring flight plans. You will continuously analyze meteorological, operational, and aircraft conditions to identify constraints and mitigate risks. A key part of your role will involve conducting ongoing flight watch, maintaining accurate flight progress tracking, and communicating operational changes to relevant stakeholders.

You will also manage irregular operations, diversions, delays, and emergencies, including initiating accident alarm procedures and coordinating with internal and external agencies. Furthermore, you will collaborate with various departments to resolve technical or operational issues, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing safety, efficiency, and revenue performance.

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Required Skills

NCAA Flight Dispatcher LicenseWeather InterpretationFlight Planning SystemsAircraft PerformanceNCAA RegulationsICAO StandardsDecision-makingCommunication SkillsFlight Planning SoftwareMicrosoft Office

Key Responsibilities

Exercise joint operational control with the PIC, including authorization and release of aircraft in accordance with approved Operational Flight Plans and regulatory requirements.
Develop, review, authorize, revise, and monitor Operational and ATS Flight Plans for scheduled, non-scheduled, training, and test flights, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Continuously analyze meteorological, operational, ATC, aircraft performance, and airport conditions to identify constraints, mitigate risks, and determine optimal routing, fuel, and payload requirements.
Conduct ongoing flight watch, maintain accurate flight progress tracking, communicate operational or weather changes to the PIC, ATS, and relevant stakeholders, and issue revised flight plans when required.
Manage irregular operations, diversions, delays, cancellations, curfew breaks, and emergencies, including initiation of accident alarm procedures, coordination with internal and external agencies, and incident reporting.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations Coordination, Flight Operations Management, and airport handling units to resolve technical or operational issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize safety, efficiency, and revenue performance.

Qualifications

Minimum BSC/HND or its equivalents
NCAA Flight Dispatcher License
0 - 2 years’ of hands-on experience as a licensed Flight Dispatcher
Strong understanding of weather interpretation, flight planning systems, and aircraft performance
Working knowledge of NCAA regulations and ICAO standards
Excellent decision-making and communication skills
Ability to work in a high-pressure, 24/7 operations environment
Proficiency in flight planning software and Microsoft Office tools