Dispatcher - Fredericton, Canada - PAL Airlines

PAL Airlines

Verified Company

Fredericton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Built upon nearly 90 years of innovation and growth, MFC Training is Canada's largest private flight school.
An industry leader, MFC Training operates teaching facilities in both Fredericton and Moncton, New Brunswick.

In training the world's newest flight crews, it is essential to ensure the highest level of safety and quality in maintaining the College's fleet of aircraft.

MFC Training is currently looking for a Dispatcher to join our team in Fredericton, NB.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate scheduling of aircraft with maintenance department and flight operations staff
Dispatch and release aircraft for all training and rental flights
Radio communication and monitoring of daily flights
Flight following of aircraft as required, see Flight Training Operations Manual
Respond in timely manner to any aircraft occurrences, adhering to Emergency Response Manual
Monitoring weather conditions, update hourly weather details
Coordinate and record fuel shipments and daily inspections
Distribute and maintain oil inventory

Distribute tools necessary for flight preparation: Canadian Flight Supplements, Fuel strainers, measuring gauges, etc.
Enter all daily flights into Aircraft Journey Logbooks
Record daily statistics on aircraft activity
Coordinate activity on ramp when aircraft are parked
Secure aircraft at close, or in IFR conditions
Over the counter sales of Pilot accessories
Collection of payments from students, rental pilots and other payments as required (ie, fuel)
Monitor and record cancellations for flight operations senior staff
Opening and securing of building and classrooms on a daily basis
Responsible for answering calls and performing follow up as required
General cleaning/sanitization when required
Balance daily float and verify shift reports
Update, maintain, and/or improve aircraft and operational checklists where necessary
Communicate and coordinate across multiple base locations as needed
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

Must have demonstrated ability for quick thinking, sound judgement, and adaptability
Proven ability to work under pressure
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Currently hold a Type B dispatch licence or have successfully written the Transport Canada dispatch generic exams are an asset, but it is not a prerequisite
Currently hold an Industry Canada Restricted Radio certificate would be an asset

What we offer:

Personal travel privileges with PAL
Comprehensive benefits package
RRSP Matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Tuition Assistance Program
Employee and Family Assistance Programs