General Information
Ref # 233419
Location: Qatar-Doha
Job family: Pilots & Flight Operations
Closing Date: 2026-05-14
Description
About the role
Qatar Airways are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our Flight Operations – Navigation Services team as a Duty Manager Flight Dispatch & Flight Watch to be based in Doha, Qatar.
As a Duty Manager Flight Dispatch & Flight Watch, you will be responsible for managing the Flight Dispatch and Flight Watch operational activities, by leading and directing a team of technical experts. You will take full accountability and ownership of the Qatar Airways Flight Dispatch function and all operational decisions made pertaining to the safety and efficiency of flights to ensure that the Flight Dispatch and Flight Watch operates in accordance with all regulatory safety compliances.
Specific Responsibilities For The Role Include
- Update the Integrated Operations Centre with operational impacts due weather forecasts, severe weather systems, Volcanic Ash Advisories, and NOTAM's affecting routes and airports so as to alert other stakeholders on the knock-on effect and recovery plans if necessary.
- Monitor operationally critical advisories and participate in teleconferences with the ANSPs to determine the best course of action for the business. QRIOC and Station authorities to be then updated with developments and operational strategy.
- Support the Manager Flight Dispatch and Flight Watch to evaluate the evolving roles of Flight Dispatch and Flight Watch and develop processes and procedures based on case studies and also suggest robust changes. Recommend changes to the Flight Operations Manual and Dispatch Operations Manual and Operations Specifications.
- Manage Qatar Airways Global Flight Dispatch (pre-tactical) and mission support (tactical) Operations.
- Liaise with Air Traffic Management Authorities, Integrated Operations Centre, Crew resources and other agencies for expediting operational support as well as organisational support whenever necessary to accomplish a mission safely and efficiently.
- Liaise with Flight Operations Engineers/Line Maintenance specialists equipped with the interpretation of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for each aircraft type and its variants, to determine the health of an aircraft to accomplish the desired mission.
- Monitor the ad-hoc/charter routes for compliance with published decompression procedures. If not, liaise with Operations Engineering experts to develop an appropriate procedure.
- Monitor that the non-schedule routes or the diversion recovery routes are non-ETOPS, unless it is operationally required otherwise and all stakeholders have been informed to put in place all the essentials for an ETOPS operation.
- Manage the Flight Dispatch Planning team to assure safety, economy and punctuality of each Qatar Airways flight.
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible.
Qualification
About You
The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Relevant College or University qualification with minimum of 7 years Flight Dispatch job related experience performing Flight Dispatch functions.
- Must have prior experience in a Flight Dispatch supervisory or managerial role.
- Experience in international Flight Dispatch.
- Trained and line experience in Lido computer Flight Planning System.
- Having a certificate as an ATC specialist or Meteorologist would be an advantage.
- Strong aviation background with an emphasis on aircraft Dispatching under EASA regulations.
- Must have an ability to define processes and procedures when required and be able to work in a team environment and support cultural diversity.
- Strong aviation background with an emphasis on aircraft Dispatching under EASA regulations.
- Knowledge on FAA regulations and its applications preferred.
- Thorough understanding of performance calculations using Boeing and Airbus software.
- Strong knowledge on interpretation of Jeppesen chart and e-Link application.
- Good understanding of Network operational portal (NOP/ CHMI) and application skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and other office applications.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
How To Apply
If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.
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