Flight dispatchers have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
- Coordinating with pilots and other crew members to ensure that all safety procedures are followed
- Monitoring weather conditions to ensure flight safety, making adjustments to routes as needed
- Creating flight plans using information from the dispatcher’s database of airport operations and runway configurations
- Providing pre-flight counseling to pilots about weather conditions, flight times, and other important information
- Scheduling aircraft maintenance checks and creating maintenance reports for each plane
- Verifying that planes have enough fuel for their flights and updating fuel levels as needed
- Monitoring air traffic control communications to ensure safe passage of planes in flight
- Communicating with pilots about any changes in plans or emergencies that may occur during a flight
- Coordinating with other staff members to arrange for airport services such as fueling and catering services
