New Posting - SunWing

Sunwing is currently recruiting a Flight Dispatcher (Full time/Permanent) for the Operational Control Center, Toronto, ON

A dispatcher, qualified as per CAR section 705.110, is assigned the responsibility of exercising safe and efficient operational control over Sunwing Airlines flights in conjunction with the pilot-in-command.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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 co-authority 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

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have passed both of the Transport Canada generic examinations, Meteorology and Operations
• Must hold a Restricted Radio Telephone Operators Certificate
• Must be able to work shift work
• Work experience in an Airline Operations Center is an asset

If you are interested in applying please forward your resume and cover letter to hr@sunwing.ca. At Sunwing we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a
disability. We would like to thank all that apply however only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted.