EL AL | Atmosphere

Meet the Crew

If someone is greeting you with a smile at the airport, seeing that you are comfortable and flying safely to your destination - it’s the ground and aircrew of EL AL Israel Airlines. It’s time you get acquainted, up close and personal - this time with Or Hazan, a flight dispatcher at the EL AL Control Center

“There’s a lot of action, and that’s the part I love the most”

Name: Or Hazan | Age: 39 | Martial Status: Single | Position: Flight dispatcher at the EL AL Control Center | How many years in EL AL: 17 years

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48 ATMOSPHERE AUGUST 2022 position? “Every day holds new challenges; each flight is different, making the job unique. There’s a lot of action, and that’s the part I love the most.” How did you come to work at EL AL? “I began working as a security inspector at the EL AL station at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. I fell in love with the work at EL AL because of the dynamics and challenges on each flight, and when I returned to Israel, I transferred to the EL AL station at Ben Gurion International Airport. After lengthy and interesting training, I began my current position - a flight dispatcher in the control center.” What does your position entail? “The job includes flight planning from A to Z, including the flight path, checking the weather and various aviation restrictions, and debriefing the pilot crew. In addition, we also coordinate the company’s regular operational activity and respond to all the various entities inside and outside the company.” What do you love most about your

What is the most challenging part of working at EL AL? “The recent period posed several new challenges in the control center. The post-pandemic aviation world requires adaptation and daily learning; today, I think that is the main challenge. In the control center, together with the company’s entire staff, we work together to ensure passengers have a safe and pleasant flight experience.” What do you always have in your suitcase? “A swimsuit, of course; it’s always good to be prepared.” Which EL AL destination do you most love to fly to and why? “Paris! It always offers something new, excellent food, and a unique ambiance.” What do you do in your free time? “A lot of sports, read

Hotel | La Porte St. Pierre, Saint Malo, France. A small boutique hotel located within the city walls overlooking the sea, where it is quite an experience at high tide! Restaurant | Odette & Aime, Paris, a classic brasserie at the foot of the Montmartre neighborhood with good and diverse food and great service. Activity | Rent a bicycle in Amsterdam, ride outside the city to the village of Durgerdam, and enjoy the lovely cake and wine in the beautiful port of Marken. Tips & Recommendations

Top Tip | Always come organized and prepared - including with a Plan B.

books, and travel abroad whenever there’s time.” What would you do if you weren’t an EL AL flight dispatcher? “I would probably work in accounting.”