Experienced Flight Dispatcher at United Nigeria Airlines

United Nigeria Airlines is a wholly owned Nigerian company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 at the Corporate Affairs Commission to offer commercial air transportation services under the trade name United Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Experienced Flight Dispatcher

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Effective Date: TBA
Reports to: Flight Operation Manager
Department: Flight Operations

Job Summary

• We are seeking a qualified and experienced Flight Dispatcher to join our Flight Operations team.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Prepare and release flight plans in accordance with NCAA, ICAO, and company operational procedures.
• Monitor flight progress and provide enroute assistance when required.
• Manage flight documentation, dispatch logs, and post-flight analysis.
• Ensure adherence to weight and balance limitations, fuel planning, and crew duty time compliance.
• Liaise with ATC, ground handling, fuelling, and maintenance teams as required.
• Analyse weather, NOTAMs, aircraft performance, enroute alternate airports, and other critical information for safe flight planning.
• Coordinate closely with the Pilot-in-Command and ensure joint decision-making on flight operations.

Experience & Qualification

• NCAA Flight Dispatcher License
• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience as a licensed Flight Dispatcher
• Excellent decision-making and communication skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, 24/7 operations environment
• Proficiency in flight planning software and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong understanding of weather interpretation, flight planning systems, and aircraft performance (preferably for B737-800, EMB145, or similar types)
• Working knowledge of NCAA regulations and ICAO standards

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume and Cover Letter detailing their relevant experience, Location and qualifications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.