New Posting - Pacific Coastal Airlines

Licensed Dispatcher
Pacific Coastal Airlines  

 - Vancouver, BC

Pacific Coastal Airlines is looking for a permanent full-time Licensed Dispatcher. This position is based out of the Pacific Coastal Airlines head office in the South Terminal building at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond. Reporting to the Operations Control Manager and working out of the Vancouver Dispatch Centre, the successful candidate will create and execute operational flight plans and coordinate logistical details according to standard company operating procedures, to ensure safe, efficient and economical flight operations. The Licensed Flight Dispatcher plays an integral role in the operational control structure of the Company. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure that flights are safely and efficiently planned and monitored in accordance with established standards and regulations Maintain a log of information exchanges with respect to all flights operated under his/her authority Continuously monitor weather conditions; provide route/weather analysis to Flight and Ground Crew as required Respond to all emergency situations in a timely and professional manner in accordance with procedures outlined in the Emergency Response Manual Generate flight plans and issue flight forecasts as required Closely monitor all flights in order to maintain an up-to-date flight watch over all flights operating within the designated dispatch areas Advise the Manager, Flight Operations of any abnormal incidents involving flights, whether airborne or on the ground, including activating of overdue/missing aircraft, or incident/accident procedures Immediately inform Operations Control Manager of conditions present or anticipated which may cause delays or disruptions to the on-time performance of Company Flights Delay and/or cancel flights when deemed necessary or advisable for operational reasons Ensure that all essential information is forwarded to the Captain in a timely manner to ensure a safe and efficient flight Liaise with Crew Planning/Crew Scheduling regarding crew levels and flight disruptions Provide on-job-training to new Dispatch employees Conduct thorough and professional Flight Crew briefings QUALIFICATIONS : Education & Experience A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Licensed Dispatcher in the aviation industry 21 years old, as per Canadian Aviation Regulations Transport Canada Dispatch exams successfully completed (FDMET, FDOPS) Transport Canada-issued Dispatch License Experience working in Amelia Res Knowledge of serviceability of airports, airways and navigational facilities Previous staff management experience is an asset Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills Strong computer skills (Web, Excel, Word, AmeliaRes, FliteStar) Effective and efficient decision making, particularly when under pressure Remain calm in challenging/uncomfortable situations Familiar with all NOTAMS applicable to the operation Able to apply applicable regulations (i.e. Canadian Aviation Regulations) and standards (i.e. Commercial Air Service Standards) Knowledge of Pacific Coastal Company procedures is an asset Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application by clicking on: https://pacificcoastal.prevueaps.com/jobs/ Pacific Coastal Airlines is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability or any other identifying characteristic.