ASL Aviation Holdings is a leading aviation services company based in Swords, Ireland, close to Dublin Airport. The ASL Aviation Holdings Group includes 4 wholly owned European airlines; ASL Airlines Ireland, ASL Airlines Belgium, ASL Airlines France and ASL Airlines Hungary. The Group also has airline operations in South Africa, Thailand and India. Additionally, the Group includes maintenance facilities and several leasing entities. ASL’s airlines operate under their own brands and operate passenger and cargo networks on behalf of major international customers, particularly in the express freight and postal sectors. The Group’s global operations serve over 65 countries.

The Global ASL fleet of 130 aircraft includes 17 aircraft types including cargo aircraft with payloads from the B747-400’s 117 tonnes to the 4 tonnes of the turbo prop ATR 42-300. Passenger capacity is between 189 on the B737-800 to 72 on the ATR 72-500.

In 2019 ASL’s airlines operated 77,529 flights, equivalent to 212 flights per day or 8 per hour, 365 days of the year. The airlines carried 5,100,000 passengers and 700,000 tonnes of freight.

While some of the group airlines were founded more than 40 and 50 years ago, ASL Aviation Holdings’ foundation essentially began in 1998 and the company has been profitable every year since its incorporation. Annual revenue now exceeds €1.1bn EUR.

ASL employs 2,500 people globally of 51 different nationalities. The Group’s vision is to be the aviation service provider of choice through excellence, experience and expertise.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

As a member of the cross functional Operations Control Centre team, the FO Dispatch Officer analyzes, controls and reports activities related to the Operational Flight Plan and Air Traffic Service Flight Plan in accordance with the rules implemented by ICAO, IATA, BCAA, CAA of foreign countries involved and ASLB Company Regulations (OM). He/she contributes to delighting customers by providing the most reliable, safe and efficient airline operations.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Set up the most optimized and safe Operational Flight Plans and Air Traffic Service flight plans in order to assist the company in running and maintaining its flight program in accordance with Air Network schedules and regulations in force.

• Set up the most optimized and safe operational flight plan and air traffic service flight plan in order to assist the company in running and maintaining its flight program in accordance with Air Network schedules and regulations in force;
• Collect, provide filters, evaluate and apply operational documents or data relevant to elements of operational control (Navtech, NOTAMS, Company NOTAMS, CFMU, Weather System Information, Pilot Brief International…);
• Authorize, regulate, control flights operated by ASL Airlines Belgium. according to the rules implemented by ICAO, IATA, BCAA and CAA of foreign countries involved and the ASL Airlines Belgium Company Regulations (OM);
• Prepare the OFP and ATS flight plan;
• Make recommendations or decisions in area(s) of expertise such as airports/routes to be flown, alternate selection and contingency plan;
• Supervise and if necessary adjust the final analysis results of the FODA;
• Assist the PIC in flight preparation and furnish required operational information as necessary;
• Be responsible for the economical analysis and safe planning of all types of flights operated by
  ASL Airlines Belgium within the seasonal planned punctual time frame;
• Coordinate all traffic operated by ASL Airlines Belgium and Belgocontrol / Eurocontrol / ATC services worldwide for scheduled / non scheduled and special flights. (Flight test, Ferry Flight, Flight training, corporate, etc…);
• Is responsible to find the best economical solution to save the punctuality if flights are hampered by overload ATC areas;
• Coordinate and find solutions for all anomalies in the daily operations to reduce the negative economical impact as a result of technical failures on aircraft;
• Coordinate with the Network (OCC Coordination and ICC Managers) the choice of aircraft as to optimize payload, range, schedules, and crew duties limitations for scheduled and non-scheduled flight operations;
• Maintain a continuous and accurate picture of the position and state of all aircrafts, comparing the current situation, the pre-planned schedule and ensure that the movements of company aircraft are recorded on the Flight Display System in order to maintain integrity of the company’s flight plan. (Flight watch);
• Perform specific operational tasks such as daily administration, optimize and maintain route database, general operational database, in order to have standard processes and the most optimum environment for the FODA;
• Ensure that a proper handover containing all relevant information will be performed between shifts;
• Take the lead in case of flight disruptions or AOG situations in order to allow the FODA to maintain focusing on the rest of the operations;
• In the event of an emergency, initiate relevant procedures as specified in the company manuals.

• The applicant should not be less than 21 years of age (ICAO requirement).
• A valid Flight Operations Dispatch Officer licence (BCAA validation).
• Minimum of 2 year-experience within Flight operations environment, preferably Flight Dispatch operations.
• Extensive understanding of the ASLB Network and ASLB’s fleets.
• Organisational awareness (structure and products and services).
• Being computer literate.
• Fluent use of written and spoken English (ICAO Language Proficiency Requirement: Level 4).
• Ability to work on own initiative in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while keeping the helicopter view.
• Ability to propose solutions derived from experience or even original solutions, in accordance with the company’s procedures and regulations in force.
• Ability to take the lead in case of disruptions or tricky situations, with proven abilities in work organization and in goal achievement.
• Experience in communicating in a suitable, clear and positive manner.

• Establishment of a reserve to meet future operational needs
• Contract type: to be determined
• 40h/week - Day & Night / Including Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays (H24 / 7 days a week).