Dispatch Coordinator

Department: Ground Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Gamston Airport, Retford

Reporting To: Joe Paterson

Compensation: £24,000 - £25,000 / year

Description

DEA has an exciting opportunity for a Dispatch/Ramp coordinator.

The role includes the need for moving aircraft with a specialised aircraft tug and coordinating the ground parking of aircraft at DEA HQ at Retford airport.

The coordinator is also responsible for the dispatch of the aircraft, whether this be onboard oxygen, anti-icing system prep or installing life jackets, it's a key role for aircraft delivery.

Key Responsibilities

To maintain the lists of items to be dispatched on any DEA tasking for all customers and training flights
To liaise with stores to ensure replacement and replenishment of items is requested in a timely manner
To maintain communications with the deployed crews to anticipate replenishment and maximise opportunities for logistical support.
To ensure that all items for dispatch are correctly identified, labelled and weighed.
To assist the aircraft captain in loading the aircraft accurately within weight and balance limitations.
To liaise with the systems team with regard to the equipment to be dispatched both in aircraft and for delivery to various locations.
To liaise with systems with regard to the allocated mobile telephone number and ensure that operations are updated with any change which are to be notified to crews.
When appropriate, act as the courier for the delivery or recovery of aircraft or systems parts
Notify & Update Navigational aircraft software of DEA Fleet
To support ramp coordinator duties including towing and fuelling of company aircraft.
Assist Ground Operations with routine tasks such as obtaining PPR/Slots/Handling, coordinating away from base fuelling and filing customs/immigration reports for crew.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

To be able to operate safely in and around aircraft operation both in the hangar and when deployed.
To demonstrate the safety-first culture in all working processes.
To develop a sound working relationship with the DEA engineering team in order to work seamlessly to prepare aircraft for dispatch.
To develop a sound working relationship with the stores team in order to work seamlessly to prepare aircraft for dispatch.
To develop an understanding of the recently introduced tracking software for DEA items.
To develop the PPG for dispatch and assist in improving the process generally.
To capture all of the lessons learned through dispatch and propose steps to improve the ways of working.

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