Flight Dispatcher

1w1 week ago

Volotea

Barcelona, ES · Full-time · €35,000 – €50,000

About this role

Imagine being at the heart of every takeoff—anticipating challenges, optimizing flight paths, and keeping operations running smoothly across Europe. As a Flight Dispatcher at Volotea, you’ll play a key role in the 24/7 Operations Control Center. You’ll make real-time decisions that keep flights safe, on-time, and efficient.

You’ll coordinate every flight, analyzing real-time weather, aircraft status, and NOTAMs to craft optimized flight plans. Your planning will reduce delays and fuel costs while ensuring compliance and on-time performance. You’ll monitor airborne flights, adapting to disruptions on the fly.

You’ll thrive in high-energy environments with multicultural teams in a diverse, global setting. Coordinate closely with pilots on routing, fuel, and performance, managing complex situations like diversions and MELs. Liaise with airports and ATC to solve challenges before they impact passengers.

Grow with one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines, bringing ideas to life and making a real impact. Enjoy flexible schedules, hybrid work, career training, and a fun team culture with events and social activities. Customize benefits and prioritize well-being in a supportive environment.

Requirements

Flight Dispatcher License
Pilot License
Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Airline Management
Familiar with EASA regulations
Ability to analyze weather, NOTAMs, and aircraft status
Proficiency in real-time flight planning and optimization
Experience monitoring flights and handling disruptions

Responsibilities

Coordinate every flight from the 24/7 Operations Control Center ensuring smooth, safe journeys
Analyze real-time weather, aircraft status, and NOTAMs to craft and optimize flight plans
Reduce delays and fuel costs through efficient planning while maximizing profitability
Monitor every airborne flight and adapt plans to disruptions for seamless operations
Coordinate with pilots on routing, fuel, and performance for successful missions
Manage complex situations like diversions and MELs with fast, confident decisions
Liaise with airports and ATC across the network to solve challenges proactively

Benefits

Exclusive deals with 180+ airlines—fly with family for up to 4-5 times less
Customize benefits: allocate salary tax-free to dining, transport, or health insurance
Company events like Carnival parties, Port Aventura trips, ski getaways, running clubs
Discounted gym memberships, free fresh fruit, and coffee
Flexible schedules, hybrid work, flexible vacations, and birthday off
Training in soft skills, office tools, and languages