Flight Dispatcher - Toronto, Canada - Sunwing Vacations Group

Sunwing Vacations Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us:

The Opportunity:

Sunwing Airlines will be integrated into WestJet as part of our strategic, long-term move to a one jet air operator certificate (AOC) model.

On September 29, 2023 we shared that we expect integration efforts will conclude by October 2024. Current open roles within Sunwing Airlines will be included in the integration process that is underway.

What You'll Do:

Authorizing the release of an aircraft to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the OFP
Analyzing operational conditions and identifying any opportunities that may benefit or restrict operational capabilities, inclusive of, but not limited to, weather conditions, ATC and aircraft performance
Exercising Operational Control on a coauthority basis with the PIC and for the joint responsibility of the safe and efficient planning and monitoring of a flight
Performing operational flight watch and determining when changes to the OFP are required or when meteorological conditions may affect the safety of flights within a prescribed area or on assigned routes, and for communicating those changes to the operating Flight Crew as required
Analyzing operational and meteorological conditions to evaluate and determine the most efficient and safe minimum fuel requirement
Providing the PIC with a thorough and professional Flight Crew briefing, covering all significant information which may impact the operation of his flight
Obtaining, interpreting, and maintaining current flight and field condition reports to provide Flight Crews with the latest operational information
Monitoring meteorological conditions, current and forecast along the routes and at the airports (including alternates) where flight operations are scheduled
Keeping abreast of changing conditions and notifying Flight Crews via the most expeditious means of any conditions that may affect the safety of the flight
Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

Must have passed both of the Transport Canada generic examinations, Meteorology and Operations
Must hold a Restricted Radio Telephone Operators Certificate
Previous experience as a Fight Dispatcher within a complex airline operations is an asset

Environment and Scope:

Will be required to work 12 hour 4 on 4 off day and night shifts, evenings and weekends in the Operations Centre
Willing to work in a fast paced, detail orientated environment

What we offer:

Great travel perks
Comprehensive benefits package
RRSP Matching Program
Growth opportunities
Open concept, collaborative workspace
Opportunity to give back through our social responsibility initiatives

Diversity, equity, and inclusion - Diversity makes us EPIC; we strive to foster a culture where employees feel uniquely themselves and part of a team.

Violence and harassment prevention and response - We partnered with White Ribbon to help us create a survivor-centric, trauma informed policy and educational programs used by all our divisions.

Total wellbeing - Our approach is for holistic opportunities to help employees Be EPIC and Be Well.

Learning and development - Our offerings are focused on the development of competencies, personal leadership, and leadership in groups and teams.