Technology Skills
Flight Dispatch Officers use particular airline systems for flight planning.
Flight Dispatch Officers
Descriptions & Duties
- Flight Dispatch Officers make out flight plans and brief aircraft captains on their journey. They are also responsible for dealing with fuel requirement, taking-off and landing weight restrictions. Moreover, they work with air traffic control personnel.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Remarks
Using relevant system for flight plan analyses and fuel calculations.
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Remarks
Good presentation skills and communcations skills are required in flight captain briefing.
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Remarks
Good planning, organisaing, judgement and ecision making skills are required in making fligh plan and dealing with fuel requirement.
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
Secondary 5/ HKDSE or above
Experience
1 to 2 years' airline working experience is preferable
Other specific requirements
Good English speaking ability
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $13,000 - $16,000
Monthly Salary $19,000-$23,000
Monthly Salary >$30,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Flight Dispatch Officers generally work in airlines back offices at the Airport. They usually work full time on shift duties.
Tools
- Relevant Systems
