New Posting - Hawkair

Hawkair Aviation Services is currently recruiting a Flight Dispatcher for the Terrace base.

Job Description:  Flight Dispatcher Terrace, B.C.
�Reports to Chief Dispatcher and Director of Operations.
�Responsible for planning daily flight operations following safety and efficiency standards consistent to passenger comfort and on-time performance.
�Exercise and maintain joint responsibility with the Pilot in Command for operational control in all matters affecting safety of flights following C.A.Rs.
�Assure that appropriate personnel are informed of significant changes in flight status such as delays, diversions or cancellations, aircraft substitutions.
�Initiate operational flight information and time limited decisions by accessing computer to gather and interpret information.
�Maintain effective communication between all Operations departments; base staff/managers and other departments to minimize flight delays and day-of-flight schedule integrity.
�Analyze and review information to assure availability of crews and aircraft for scheduled and charter flights.
�Perform other duties as directed by Chief Dispatcher or Director of Operations.

Prerequisites:
�Flight Dispatch license would be considered an asset.
�Preference will be given to those who have written and passed both Transport Canada Flight Dispatch Generic Exams (FDMET, FDOPS)
�If exams not written, you must be willing to work on your own time, towards obtaining the dispatch exams. They will be required within three months of hire date
�Minimum 21 years of age, as required by Transport Canada.
�Must have strong team building skills and the ability to be a team player as well as work independently when necessary.
�Able to work under tight constraints and under stressful and/or emergency situations.
�Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English Language.
�Willing to work shift work.
�Must pass a criminal background check in order to obtain Airport Security Pass
�High school diploma or equivalent.
�Valid driver's license.
�Proficient in Word and Excel.

Working Conditions: This is a 24/7 operation. Dispatcher position is shift work including days, evenings and weekends. This position is based in Terrace BC.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume including Competition #D011 to:  Human Resources email: hr@hawkair.ca or fax to: 250-635-1353

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Hawkair; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date:30 June 2012