Flight Follower

FlySafair · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Description

Responsible for real-time tracking of aircraft movements to ensure flights are operating safely and on schedule;
Updating flight movements on operational software;
Maintain detailed records of flight delays, incidents and communication for internal reporting;
Monitor weather conditions along flight routes and at destination airports;
Provide Flight Crew with updates and advise on any potential weather-related hazards;
Notify the relevant stakeholders of any diversion or irregular routing;
Maintain communication with Flight deck crew inflight as and when required;
Responsible for the driver schedule management;
Assist the Flight Operations office when required;
Communicate estimated time of arrival ETA to the relevant parties;
Capture of flight movements on operational software;
Capture all essential data to and from the schedule management system.

Requirements

Grade 12 or Equivalent Essential;
Previous aviation experience Essential;
Basic Aviation knowledge Understanding of airport operations Advantageous;
Understanding of how to read weather reports Advantageous;
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook;
Excellent communication skills Essential;
Analytical skills;
Organised, systematic and detail orientated;
Good interpersonal skills;
Immaculate time keeping;
The ability to identify irregularities in an aircraft planned movements Advantageous;
Willing and able to work shifts;
Willing to work weekends and Public Holidays.

Personal Attributes

Email applications will not be accepted;
Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
Should no feedback be provided within two 2 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 16 September 2026