Dispatcher - Hounslow, United Kingdom - Careers Site

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Hounslow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Menzies are seeking an experienced and organised Dispatcher to join their team.

The role is co-ordination of all functions required enabling the safe, on time departure of the aircraft within their scheduled turnaround times in accordance with the Ground Handling Manual.

To be responsible for ensuring the Menzies Aviation product is delivered consistently in line with service level standards set for both on time and station performance.

To influence and facilitate the consistent delivery of a "World Class" product to our customers and the airline.

Main Accountabilities and Duties:

To consistently deliver the highest possible level of customer service at all times.
To effectively manage an aircraft's turnaround giving support where appropriate.
Responsible for a safe, secure & correct aircraft arrival to/departure from its parking stand. This is to include overseeing of the safety of the entire operation on the ramp area, involving all staff and thirdparty suppliers.
Ensuring all staff members fully comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 when carrying out their duties.
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the safe unloading/loading of the aircraft.
To assist with passenger services and passengers being directed to and from the aircraft in a safe manner.
To comply with all airlines weight & balance documentation and load sheet regulations and to convey the loading instruction to ramp staff.
Supervision of Ramp Agents and Customer Service Agents affecting the aircraft.
Ensure that the fuel is loaded and agreed/confirmed with Captain & fuel provider
To ensure that security items, Rush/Unattended bags are loaded & documented correctly
Presentation of the load sheet with any final amendments made to the Captain.
Compliance with baggage reconciliation and "Triple-A" requirements.
To understand and operate radio and PA equipment effectively and correctly.
Coordinating & recording the safe and timely delivery of all services to the aircraft at the request of the crew or engineers. Services include Catering, Fuelling, Engineering, Cleaners, Toilet/Water servicing, Crew Transport, Ramp Agents & Ground Equipment, Care bears (Passenger special assistance) and Deicing.
Responsible for the safe coordination of the push back/startup procedure on the departure of the aircraft, and to ensure the ramp area is checked for FOD before aircraft arrival
Responsible for the timely sending of all movement messages (to include AA/ED/AD/NI/ED/PSM) to all required outstations by SITA including detailed delay analysis.
Supplying of weather/NOTAMS as required upon request to the Captain
Agree departure time and delay code(s) where applicable with the aircraft Captain, correctly record agreed data on the dispatch report card
To provide accurate info after departure to GMC of any delay codes
Foster and enhance the relationships between staff, the airport and contracted service providers to deliver consistently outstanding customer service
Responsible for ensuring Menzies Aviation product is delivered consistently to demanding service level standards and ontime performance targets
Assisting with disruption management and communicating the status of the aircraft they are responsible for.
Always represent the Company in a professional manner
Full compliance and implementation at all times of the following:
Local station policies
Airline Handling Manual
Airports Disruption Management Policy
Customer Service Promise
Communications Promise
Mentoring and coaching other Dispatchers
Step into an Operations Allocator or Supervisor role when required
To produce the 3 main functions of load control planning of weight and balance, loading instruction and production of load sheet utilising various customer airline systems.
Keep office tidy
Stationary levels are maintained e.g. AAA, Trip Files cards
Cars, photocopiers reported when U/S
Maintain uniform standards
Any other reasonable duty as requested.

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