Dispatcher - Edmonton, Canada - Flair Airlines Ltd.

Flair Airlines Ltd.

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you ready to take your career to new heights?

Job Title:
Dispatcher

Department:
Flight Operations

Location:
Edmonton, AB (YEG)

Work Arrangement:
This role is primarily based in the office environment.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Dispatch, the Dispatcher, qualified as per Canadian Aviation Regulations, holds the responsibility of exercising safe and efficient operational control over Flair Airlines flights.

This involves crafting flight plans that ensure aircraft operate safely, efficiently, and with cost-effective methods, all while striving to maintain optimal on-time performance.

Primary Job Functions:

The duties of the
Dispatcher include:

Exercise operational control jointly with the pilot-in-command, ensuring safe and efficient flight planning and monitoring
Develop, review, authorize, issue, and revise Operational Flight Plans for all flights, including scheduled, nonscheduled, training, and test operations, aligning with safety, regulatory, customer service, and corporate fiscal requirements
Authorize aircraft release in accordance with the Operational Flight Plan terms and conditions
Analyze operational conditions to identify constraints, impediments, or opportunities for enhancing operational capabilities
Ensure timely provision of Operational Flight Plans and briefing materials to operating crews at base and outstations
Optimize commercial payload capability within Company policies and procedures, coordinating with other operations stakeholders to maintain uninterrupted flow of critical operational information and prevent disruption
Analyze the latest weather forecasts, NOTAMs, and aircraft performance to determine route and flight altitude requirements for each flight, prioritizing safety and compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations and the Company Operations Manual
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

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Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Holds a Valid Flight Dispatcher Certificate as defined by CARs

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Experience:

Previous flight dispatch experience in a CARS 705 environment with a Type A or Type B operational control system is considered an asset
Successfully completed the FDMET and FDOPS Transport Canada Exams
Intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and data entry
Ability to work irregular hours or shift work that may include overnights, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a schedule that varies

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Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highstress, deadlinedriven, everchanging work environment while prioritizing tasks and assignments
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Ability to think outside the box and propose new ideas and solutions, showcasing a proactive and forwardthinking approach

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Competencies:Flair team members exhibit common competencies which contribute to individual, team, and company success

This includes:
- the ability to lead as a Flair teammate by being collaborative and modeling our values
- the ability to maintain diverse relationships with peers and other stakeholders
- the ability to deliver results with impact and strive to always improve

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Requirements:

Clear criminal record check and satisfactory employment references
Ability to successfully complete a preemployment alcohol and drug screening test
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction

Why Join Flair Airlines:

At Flair Airlines, we value our employees and provide a supportive and collaborative work environment that offers opportunities for growth and professional achievement.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package,
effective on your first day of employment, which includes:

Competitive compensation package including medical and dental benefits, both short and longterm disability coverage, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program.
Pension plan with matched contributions.
Individualized performance bonuses based on achievements.
Attractive referral incentive program.
Access to our staff travel program, allowing employees and their travel companions unlimited travel access across the Flair network.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey with Flair Airlines, please submit your resume through the job posting and answer a few questions about your experience and suitability for the role.

Application Deadline:
March 31, 2024
We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you on board