What are the requirements for the flight dispatcher job in Australia?

[saeed]

Hello everyone,
I'm currently in the process of immigrating to Australia and have a few questions regarding the flight dispatcher job.
Unfortunately, my internet searches haven't yielded any results.
For this job, what qualifications do I need? I have no experience in this field, but I can obtain the necessary certification from my home country (Iran).
What is the maximum age limit for companies in Australia hiring for this position?
Also, how can I specifically search for flight dispatcher job opportunities?
I'm very interested in this career, but I'm currently 30 years old and have no experience in it.
Please provide me with any information you have.
Thanks

 

[jb747]

What do you think of as a flight dispatcher? Someone who sends the aircraft off from the terminal, or the people who generate the flight plans?

 

[saeed]

What do you think of as a flight dispatcher? Someone who sends the aircraft off from the terminal, or the people who generate the flight plans?

sir,
I know everything about the job of a dispatcher.
I just don't know where to start.
I know that my age may not be suitable for starting this job, but I am very interested in it.
I believe that man lives once and should not give up on his dream.

 

[DeSchmidt]

sir,
I know everything about the job of a dispatcher.
I just don't know where to start.
I know that my age may not be suitable for starting this job, but I am very interested in it.
I believe that man lives once and should not give up on his dream.

My friend JB was responding genuinely, seeking to assist. He is a man of immense aviation knowledge.

 

[DC3]

Loving it. And welcome to AFF

 

[saeed]

Loving it. And welcome to AFF

Yes, understood.
I just need help.
What part of my questions do you think is funny?

 

[DC3]

What part of my questions do you think is funny?

It’s all good so far

 

[Ade]

@saeed - I googled about Flight Dispatcher and this link came up.

Aircraft Dispatcher: What Is It and How to Become

Learn about the step-by-step guide on how to become an aircraft dispatcher. Get all the necessary information and requirements to pursue a career in aviation as an aircraft dispatcher. Update your browser to view the article.

afs.org.au

Now, I have no idea what a Flight Dispatcher does and I'm not sure if this gives you all the information you need or even the right information. Hopefully this helps you in some way.

Good luck mate.

 

[Freq Flier 2013]

What do you think of as a flight dispatcher? Someone who sends the aircraft off from the terminal, or the people who generate the flight plans?

@sayeed you did not answer the question above?

 

[Lynda2475]

Never heard of this role before this question but it appears Virgin were recruiting for this role back in January:

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Job states:

"The primary focus of this role is to prepare Flight Crew briefing packages within regulatory requirements and company procedures. This process entails a detailed evaluation of the weather conditions, enroute winds and turbulence, airspace restrictions, notices to airmen, enroute fuel contingency scenarios, as well as any take-off and landing restrictions that may affect payload uplifts. You will:

• Develop and certify accurate flight plan data for safe and efficient flight operations.
• Optimise take-off and landing performance calculations to maximise aircraft payload uplifts.
• Liaise with relevant authorities (e.g. air navigation service providers) and service providers on key matters pertaining to flight dispatch.
• Provide a written operational brief to each Flight Crew before departure, highlighting key flight planning considerations.
• Assist flight crew with all flight planning and meteorological queries.
• Support Flight Crew situational awareness by relaying operational information and updates to crew on the ground and in-flight."

By way of qualifications it says:

• Demonstrated experience working in high-capacity airline logistics or similar environment.
• A good understanding of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations.
• An in-depth understanding of principles of flight planning and aircraft performance.
• Tertiary qualifications in Aviation and/or a pilot's license.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting complex technical issues and implementing safe and effective solutions.
• An in-depth understanding of aviation meteorology.
• The ability to commit to a rotating day and night shift roster.

 

[justinbrett]

Hi mates,

If you do move here, just a heads up we don't use "mates" in that context (second person plural).

You can call someone mate, you can refer to another person as their/your/someone's mate, or a group of people as their/your/someone's mates, but you would never greet them directly as "mates".

There's an American expat youtuber who was doing this for ages until she finally listened to her audience that it sounded very wrong.

It really just sounds like a foreigner making an effort to sound Australian (which is good), but having the opposite effect.

 

[saeed]

If you do move here, just a heads up we don't use "mates" in that context (second person plural).

Yes, you are right.
I corrected my mistake.
Thank you

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@sayeed you did not answer the question above?

I answered:

sir,
I know everything about the job of a dispatcher.
I just don't know where to start.
I know that my age may not be suitable for starting this job, but I am very interested in it.
I believe that man lives once and should not give up on his dream.

 

[DC3]

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Ok, for the job you are looking at, at the least, you need an employer to sponsor you is one way, but with no experience, no luck.
Self migration, if your job is in the highly skilled in demand list.
Air Services Aust does ATC, and its a fed govt agency, so would need a person to be an Aust citizen, so that they can be cleared for a job in the govt.
You might also approach QF and VA, and the other 2 airlines, but with no experience, it would be very difficult to obtain any of this type of job.
English must be top notch, yours is good.
30 is also too old for any sort of working holiday visa, Iran is not recognized for an Aust WHV/W&HV either.
You might have to approach an Aust High Comm in a country close to Iran, to get a visa to visit Aust.
Don't even think of coming without a visa, as Aust is strict about border security, people on boats are not recognized as migrants either, especially those from Indonesia who come to the outer islands of Aust.
If you had a few years of training, as a "flight dispatcher" in Tehran, it could help get a job with one of the 4 main airlines in Aust, or the smaller operators, but without that, it would be near impossible.
Even if you wanted to come here to study, it would be expensive.
Start by taking at the the Aust immi website, or ABF, and see about visas, or immi.
All the info you will need is out there.
Think what visa is appropriate first.
(((Hope this is not a T****))).
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Its called a Security Background Check, and for this, the person needs to be an Aust citizen.
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What sort of visa are you aiming for?
Jobs are quite tight at the moment, with low unemployment.
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Assuming you then make it to Aust, on an appropriate work, visa, you need money.
You will also need to earn at least $25,000 to survive, first $18200 is tax free, but after that, the tax is $0.15 in the dollar.
People already here, do uber driving, or food delivery as bare min, but they might already have a visa to live here.
Minimum wage is $24.07 per hour, normal work is 38 hrs per week, $914.66 per week, or $23000 per year.
This is to start with.
Do you have the backing of family, to at the least come here to study?
Life is not easy, here either.
I am a migrant, came here in 1985, family has struggled to work hard, and now, am not too bad off, but still have to do menial jobs.
I did not go to uni, but people who I know, who did, are making good money.
Look at immi first.
Or at the least, tell us what visa you plan to come on.

 

[DC3]

(((Hope this is not a T****))).

Always thinking, Poochie.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/work

Possibly.
Skilled Independent
Skilled Regional
Global Talent
And the visa fees as a start, not cheap, Aud$4xx_.
I could say, ooh, I want to migrate to the US as an unskilled, ((fair **** of the sauce bottle)).
The mods might take this post down, who knows.

 

[saeed]

Ok, for the job you are looking at, at the least, you need an employer to sponsor you is one way, but with no experience, no luck.
Self migration, if your job is in the highly skilled in demand list.
Air Services Aust does ATC, and its a fed govt agency, so would need a person to be an Aust citizen, so that they can be cleared for a job in the govt.
Or at the least, tell us what visa you plan to come on.

Thank you very much for your response.
I have no intention of entering Australia illegally and I am in the process of obtaining an invitation.
I can probably enter Australia with a state 190 visa (permanent residence).
Is my age (I am 30) too old to start this job?
and, if I receive the Dispatch degree in Tehran, is it valid in Australia?
I may also be able to obtain a dispatcher's certificate from the FAA. In this case, what are my chances of getting this job in Australia according to my conditions?
Thankful

 

[QF029]

I think the problem here is while you insist you know what the role of a Flight Dispatcher does, we don't. You're asking for our advice on how to get the role but we don't understand the role you're asking about. One of those asking for clarification is a former Qantas pilot.

Explaining the role (as you understand it) will help forum members answer your question. Without it I doubt you will get what you're looking for.

I summary, help us to help you.

 

[saeed]

I think the problem here is while you insist you know what the role of a Flight Dispatcher does, we don't. You're asking for our advice on how to get the role but we don't understand the role you're asking about. One of the aski g for clarification is a former Qantas pilot.

Explaining the role (as you understand it) will help forum members answer your question. Without it I doubt you will get what you're looking for.

I summary, help us to help you.

About Flight dispatcher:

Weather Monitoring

Almost every shift begins with a thorough check of the day’s weather and the remainder of the shift includes intermittent checks to see if the weather has changed at all. An aircraft dispatcher checks on the visibility at their departure airport as well as the conditions at the destination airport and possible alternate airports as well. An extensive knowledge of weather and forecasting is required in order to provide pilots with accurate information so that all flights make it to their destination safely and on time.

Flight Planning

While most airports have automated flight plans, an aircraft dispatcher is still required to override certain flight plan defaults if needed, and monitor all flights and suggest alternative actions, should the need arise. They need to be able to utilize complex computer systems that select the correct altitudes for flights according to flight calculations. Most flight dispatchers have as much – if not more – knowledge than pilots, allowing them to come up with flight plans that are the best choice for weather conditions, mechanical issues, or other problems that may arise. Flight plans are not always set in stone and a dispatcher has the authority required to do any of the following to a plan:

• Divert
• Cancel
• Delay
• Change

Together with the captain and all of the pertinent information needed, a dispatcher sees what needs to happen and gets it done.


Communications


The field of aviation cannot operate without good communication between the ground and the airplanes in the air. A flight dispatcher spends a good amount of time during a shift communicating back and forth between several pilots on the flights they are monitoring. Dispatchers have to tell their pilots navigation information and relay flight plan guidelines in order to ensure safe travels. Operational decisions often come straight from a dispatcher who has to let their pilots know of any safety hazards or changes that can come up without warning.


The reality of the job is that complete concentration is required throughout very long shifts, with weather is poor or airplanes have mechanical issues. Without full attention, small issues can become big problems for a flight. Working behind the scenes to keep planes in the air and on schedule, the aircraft dispatcher, also considered a form of “pilot on the ground”, is one of the unsung heroes of their aviation world. The next time you are on a flight, remember that there is more than one person directing your place to its destination and ensuring that you get there on time.

What Does an Aircraft Dispatcher Do? - Sheffield School of Aeronautics

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[djkelly69]

I think what you are referring to as a 'Flight dispatcher' is what we would call an 'Air Traffic Controller' (or ATC for short).

Hopefully that might start you in the right direction.