31/07/2026
FROM METAR TO MENTOR
Our Beacon for the month of July is an experienced Flight Dispatcher with over 5 years in Airline Operations. Before attaining this peak,he was an aviation enthusiast, passionate about the sector and pushed for how he could be an enthusiast and more. The thirst for impact led him into a profession which is considered to be the centre of safe operations but not often recognized or regarded "FLIGHT DISPATCH"
Tochukwu Chukwuma trained at the Universal School of Aviation and became certified by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. His current role at Umza Air is to make sure every flight is safe, properly planned, on time, planning routes, weather check, fuel calculation, and making sure all flights meet aviation standards.
In order to contribute his quota in bringing his profession into limelight and also to attain its due recognition,Chukwuma makes efficient use of social media in publishing articles that explain aviation concepts which oversees various subsectors in the industry, providing education on METARs, TAFs , NOTAMs, Runaway analysis,fuel calculation,and even job opportunities and vacancies in a way that is accessible to students and aviation professionals .
Additionally he offers an affordable form of mentorship for youths who are trying to navigate their way into the industry,providing them the relevant guidance and expertise until the goal is achieved. His educational posts have become a learning resource for aspiring flight dispatchers and aviation enthusiasts interested in airline operations. His impact goes thus far beyond METAR,he is a BEACON and AEROTRIBE recognizes
