New Posting - Porter Airlines

Dispatcher
Porter Airlines - Toronto, ON

At Porter our people are the best example of our brand and culture Speed convenience and service are part of everyone’s job at Porter Each and every role contributes to one common goal: creating a company we can be proud of as one of the top rated small airlines in the world Function: All dispatchers on duty report to the Chief Dispatcher and are responsible to the Manager System Operations Control Centre. A dispatcher qualified as per CAR section 705 110 is assigned the responsibility of exercising safe and efficient operational control over Porter Airlines Inc flights in conjunction with the pilot in command Duties Responsibilities: A Dispatcher qualified as per CARs section 705 110 is assigned the responsibility of exercising safe and efficient operational control over Porter Airlines flights in conjunction with the Pilot In Command during Type A operations Responsible for operational Pre departure Planning and Flight Watch within a prescribed geographic area or assigned flights in accordance with the following: Timely reviewing authorizing issuing and revising as required of the Operational Flight Plan OFP in keeping with safety regulatory customer service and corporate fiscal requirements  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 field conditions ATC restrictions and aircraft performance  Exercising operational control on a co authority basis with the Pilot In Command 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 or efficiency of flights within a prescribed area or on assigned routes and for communicating those changes to the operating flight crew as required  Formulating and implementing the revised OFP when conditions warrant and for communicating the revised plans to the Pilot in Command  When requested or deemed necessary to provide the Pilot In Command with a thorough and professional flight crew briefing covering all significant information which may impact the operation of his her flight  Obtaining up to date flight progress information of assigned flights Flight Watch and to ensure that the flight tracking system is both current and accurate  Communicating to ATC all OFP requirements  Initiating Emergency Response procedures  Resolving with Maintenance Operations Control MOC and the Pilot In Command as required any conflicts which may be caused by any aircraft dispatch deviation which may limit or impact it’s operational capabilities and to communicate those operational limitations and their impact to the Duty Officer and respective operating branches as required  Conducting On The Job Training for the position of Flight Dispatcher under the direction of the Chief Dispatcher as assigned Candidate  Requirements: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an airline operations centre Radiotelephone Operator's Restricted Certificate Successful completion of Transport Canada FDMET and FDOPS exams within last 2 years At least 21 years of age per CARs Standard 725 12421r Working knowledge of CARs 705 or previous Type A or equivalent Flight Dispatch experience Aviation College or University Degree is an asset If you are interested in this position please apply here