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Flight Dispatcher & Flight Follower job at RwandAir Ltd | Apply Now
Kigali, Rwanda
RwandAir Limited is the national carrier of Rwanda, committed to delivering world-class air travel services that connect Africa to the world with efficiency, safety, and exceptional customer care. With a mission to be the airline of choice in Africa and beyond, RwandAir has earned a solid reputation for its punctuality, professional service, and modern fleet, receiving recognition for excellence in customer experience and safety standards.
The airline fosters a diverse and inclusive work culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and employee well-being, offering competitive benefits and career development opportunities across aviation, operations, engineering, and corporate roles. Since its inception in 2002 and subsequent rebranding in 2009, RwandAir has evolved into one of Africa’s fastest-growing airlines, leveraging a hub-and-spoke model centered at Kigali International Airport to serve over 20 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Embracing innovation, RwandAir continuously upgrades its fleet and digital platforms to enhance operational efficiency and passenger convenience. The company’s core values—excellence, integrity, safety, and customer-centricity—guide its strategic direction and service delivery. As part of its CSR commitment, RwandAir actively supports education, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability initiatives across Rwanda and beyond. For more information, visit the company website at www.rwandair.com.
Are you looking for administrative jobs in Rwanda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Flight Dispatcher & Flight Follower job at RwandAir Ltd
Full Time
Deadline:
22 Sept 2025
Job Title
Flight Dispatcher & Flight Follower job at RwandAir Ltd
RwandAir Ltd
Job Description
The Flight Dispatcher & Flight Follower will exercise operational control and supervision of flights, ensuring safety and efficiency at all stages—pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight. Responsibilities include preparing and authorizing flight release documents, analyzing operational and meteorological conditions, monitoring flights in progress, re-routing when necessary, and maintaining detailed flight logs. The role also involves effective communication with pilots, air traffic control, maintenance, and other departments to mitigate risks, resolve irregular operations, and ensure compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in PDF format:
Application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer
Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of notarized Degree/Diploma certificates
Relevant certificates and academic papers
Photocopy of Passport or National ID
Three referees
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How to Apply
Pre-Flight Duties
Develop, review, authorize, and issue flight release documents for scheduled and non-scheduled flights.
Assist the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in releasing an aircraft in accordance with the Operational Flight Plan.
Analyze operational and meteorological conditions to determine safe and efficient fuel and route planning.
Communicate requirements with Load Control, Air Traffic Control, and Maintenance as necessary.
Provide pilots with comprehensive pre-flight briefings and updated operational information.
In-Flight Duties
Monitor progress of each flight from departure to destination, maintaining accurate flight logs.
Communicate operational changes, weather updates, or restrictions to the flight crew.
Re-route or re-dispatch flights when conditions require.
Implement and adhere to the company’s risk assessment program.
Support communication between maintenance, OCC, and flight crews.
Post-Flight Duties
Ensure Pilot-in-Command reports are submitted to the Chief Pilot (Line).
Maintain accurate records of OCC communications and flight dispatch logs.
Remain on duty until properly relieved.
Report safety hazards and operational incidents.
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Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
Computer literacy is mandatory.
Local or foreign Flight Dispatcher License is an added advantage.
Additional skills such as software engineering, data science, programming, technical writing, project management, or creative design are desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of scheduling and fleet operations.
Ability to respond quickly to operational changes.
Attention to detail and a high level of responsibility.
Delegation of Duties
In the absence of the Flight Dispatcher, an equally qualified Flight Dispatcher will be delegated to perform these duties.
