Flight Dispatcher - Quebec City, Canada - Chrono Aviation

Chrono Aviation

Verified Company

Quebec City, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Who are we?
Chrono Aviation was founded in Quebec City in 2012. In its early days, the airline operated a Pilatus PC-12 and employed two pilots. Chrono quickly attracted a clientele looking for a comfortable, efficient and safe flying experience.

After a decade of operations, Chrono Aviation has grown its fleet to 15 aircraft and employs over 280 people.

Chrono is the only airline in Quebec that offers aircraft that can accommodate from 9 to 120 passengers exclusively for charter.

With bases in Montreal and Quebec City, Chrono Aviation continues to expand and strengthen its leadership position in the air charter industry in Quebec and Canada.

Role and context

The Flight Dispatcher is responsible for activities related to the preparation and execution of flights of the company's aircraft, including operational control, in collaboration with the aircraft commanders.

Before each departure, you will have to analyse the weather information, select the most appropriate route (considering the weather, the distance to be covered, the time required and the air traffic), and prepare the flight plan.

During each flight, you will monitor the flight plan, advise the captain of any changes in the weather, and indicate any changes to the flight plan.

Key responsibilities

Provide the necessary information to pilots who wish to take off or land at the airport, such as collecting and transmitting local weather information
Monitor the navigation instruments and perform various radio communications with the pilots so that they have all the information necessary to take off or land safely
Analyze atmospheric conditions and assess the allowable cargo and refueling capacity of aircraft, and other relevant factors to determine favorable routes
Inform the crew of the expected weather conditions, the status of navigation facilities and airports along the planned route
Sign the takeoff clearance with the captain
Monitor the movement of aircraft in flight and communicate with them as required
Delaying or cancelling flights if conditions are unsatisfactory
Preparing and maintaining flight plans, flight followups, selecting the most appropriate route and writing other reports

Key competencies

Can learn in action, from experience and to adapt
Demonstrate professional ethics and rigour
Be comfortable with the use of computer tools and be able to write quickly on the computer
Attention to detail and quality of results
Good control and very good selfconfidence
Attention to detail and quality of results
Keen sense of observation and memory

Specific job requirements

DEP in flight dispatching
Bilingual (French (spoken/written) and English (spoken)
Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

What we can offer you

Fulltime, permanent position at our Quebec City base.
Modern and dynamic working environment.
Working hours adapted to our common needs.
Take the day off on your birthday.
Advantageous group insurance with employer contribution (dental, disability, life and paramedical) from day
Access to a telemedicine platform.
Group RRSP to which the company contributes.
Opportunity for career progression and development.
Projects and responsibilities that live up to your expectations and make you want to come to work every day.

One last word:
At Chrono, things move fast You'll be on your X with us if you consider yourself to be a person who's ready to surf the waves of change