Company: FlySafair
Job Title: Flight Follower
Location: Johannesburg (JHB), Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Level: Skilled
Salary: Market Related
Reference Number: OCC_Flightfollower10
EE Position: No
Closing Date: 16 September 2026
FlySafair is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for a Flight Follower position in Johannesburg (JHB). This permanent opportunity is suited to an organised and responsible individual with previous aviation experience and an understanding of flight operations.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting flight operations by monitoring aircraft movements, keeping operational information accurate and up to date, communicating with relevant stakeholders, and assisting the flight operations team. The position requires someone who can remain calm under pressure, work accurately in a fast-moving environment and respond appropriately when flight plans or operating conditions change.
About the Flight Follower Position
The Flight Follower will be responsible for keeping track of aircraft movements in real time and ensuring that important operational information is captured correctly. This includes monitoring flights from departure through to arrival and communicating estimated arrival times to the appropriate parties.
A key part of the position involves using operational software to record flight movements and capture essential information from the schedule management system. The successful candidate will also maintain accurate records relating to delays, incidents, communications and other operational matters for internal reporting purposes.
The role also requires close attention to weather conditions. The Flight Follower will monitor weather along flight routes and at destination airports, provide flight crew with relevant updates and highlight potential weather-related risks. Where a flight is diverted or follows an irregular route, the successful candidate will ensure that the appropriate stakeholders are informed.
Communication is another important responsibility. The Flight Follower may be required to maintain communication with flight deck crew during flights and provide information that can assist with the safe and efficient coordination of operations.
In addition to flight monitoring responsibilities, the successful candidate will assist with driver schedule management and provide support to the Flight Operations office whenever required.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be expected to:
- Monitor aircraft movements and follow the progress of flights in real time.
- Keep flight movement information updated on the relevant operational systems.
- Record delays, incidents and operational communications accurately.
- Monitor weather conditions affecting flight routes and destination airports.
- Communicate important weather-related information to flight crew.
- Notify relevant parties when diversions or unusual routing occur.
- Communicate with flight deck crew when operationally required.
- Provide accurate estimated times of arrival to relevant stakeholders.
- Capture flight movements and other essential operational information.
- Ensure information entered into scheduling systems is complete and accurate.
- Assist with driver scheduling and related coordination.
- Support the Flight Operations office with additional duties when required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification is essential.
- Previous aviation experience is essential.
- Basic aviation knowledge is advantageous.
- An understanding of airport operations will be beneficial.
- Knowledge of how to interpret weather reports is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
- A systematic and detail-focused approach to work.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong time-management skills and reliable timekeeping.
- The ability to identify irregularities in planned aircraft movements will be advantageous.
- Applicants must be willing and able to work shifts.
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays is required.
Ideal Candidate
FlySafair is looking for a professional who can be trusted with sensitive operational information and who understands the importance of accuracy in an aviation environment. The ideal candidate should be dependable, confident and able to remain composed when dealing with unexpected changes or operational pressure.
A positive attitude, adaptability and teamwork are important for this role. Candidates should also demonstrate integrity, respect for colleagues and management, confidence in communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply for the FlySafair Flight Follower position in JHB before the closing date.
Closing Date: 16 September 2026
Please note that email applications will not be accepted. Candidates should follow the official FlySafair application process when submitting their applications.
Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
FlySafair reserves the right not to proceed with the vacancy and to appoint a suitable candidate according to its operational requirements.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.
Apply before 16 September 2026 and ensure that your application demonstrates your aviation experience, attention to detail, communication skills and ability to work effectively in a shift-based operational environment.
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