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Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.    

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Co-ordination of all functions required to enable the safe, compliant, and on-time departure of aircraft within their scheduled turnaround times, in accordance with the Ground Handling Manual and company procedures. Dispatchers are responsible for ensuring the Menzies Aviation product is delivered consistently in line with service level standards set for both on-time and station performance. This includes close liaison with Load Supervisors, Ramp Team Leaders, and other operational staff to maintain safe standards, oversee ground equipment and stand conditions, and safeguard both punctuality and safety. The role also requires influencing and facilitating the consistent delivery of a “World Class” product to our customers and airline partners.

What you will be doing

  • 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, and correct aircraft arrival to/departure from its parking stand. This includes overseeing the safety of the entire ramp operation involving all staff and third-party suppliers.
  • Ensuring all staff members fully comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 when carrying out their duties.
  • Liaise with the Ramp Team Leader or Load Supervisor regarding inbound and outbound load, identifying and escalating any anticipated problems with staffing levels or equipment not already advised or resolved.

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

  • Must have previous aircraft dispatch experience
  • Must be fully qualified on min one airline and competent to complete a full weight and balance function on wide-bodied aircraft on a regular basis
  • Knowledge of ALTEA system is essential
  • Team player with strong interpersonal and coordinating skills.
  • Ability to influence, negotiate and communicate effectively at all levels.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!


 
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Location
London Heathrow Airport
Room L0.100, Terminal 2 - The Queen's Terminal, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, Middlesex, United Kingdom, TW6 1EW
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  • Salary:
    Commensurate with skills and experience
  • Location:
    London Heathrow Airport
  • Region:
    Greater London
  • Function:
    Aviation
  • Vacancy Type:
    Full-Time Permanent
  • Hours Per Week:
    37.5
  • Closing Date:
    25 January 2026
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