Flight dispatchers co-ordinate all activities on the ground at an airport to ensure the safe, quick and efficient turnaround of aircraft from when they land to the time they depart. They are also known as turn around co-ordinators (TCOs) or load controllers.
Duties performed depend on the airline you work for and the size of the airport you are based at.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries are around £16,000 and with experience this can increase to around £21,000 a year. In senior positions you might earn up to £30,000 or more. You may also earn extra through shift allowance and overtime pay.
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Jobs are advertised on specific recruitment websites such as Aviation Job Search and airline or ground handling company websites.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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You should have:
You need to be able to:
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Disclosure Scotland
Tel: 03000 2000 40
E-mail:
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Website:
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http://www.people1st.co.uk/
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People 1st is the Sector Skills Council for the hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism industries.
Careers That Move is in association with People 1st and the UKSP. It is the careers website for passenger transport and travel.