New Posting - Calm Air

Calm Air is currently recruiting a Flight Dispatcher, Winnipeg
Start Date: Immediate

Applicants are invited to apply for the Flight Dispatcher position located out of our Winnipeg SOCC location.

Flight Dispatchers are responsible for safe and efficient operational control over Calm Air flights in co-authority with the Pilot-in-command in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for developing, reviewing, authorizing, issuing and revising Operational Flight Plans for Calm Air flights
• Communicate flight plan requirements with appropriate ATC facility as required
• Keep up to date with changing weather and operating conditions and provide weather briefings to flight crews
• Analyze operational conditions and identifying any opportunities that may benefit, constrain or impede operational capabilities
• Flight watch and monitoring of all Calm Air flights
• Maintain effective communication between all Operations departments; out-base staff/managers and other departments to minimize flight delays and day-of-flight schedule integrity

Hours of work:

• Day, evening, night and weekend shifts
• Occasional overtime may be required
• Occasional travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the Transport Canada Flight Dispatch Generic Examinations (FDOPS and FDMET). Consideration may be given for related experience as a civil or military pilot, navigator, air traffic controller, meteorologist, or weather briefer
• Requirement to be qualified in accordance with CAR 705 and CASS 725
• Must hold a valid Air Operator Radio License
• Minimum 21 years of age as required by Transport Canada
• Detail orientated, ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and decision making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Advanced working knowledge of general computer and software applications
• Ability to obtain and retain Restricted Area Identification Card

Calm Air is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage interested applicants to submit a resume in confidence by December 14, 2018