New Posting - Kenn Borek Air

Joining the Kenn Borek Air Ltd. worldwide team as Flight Operations Administrator, based in Calgary, you will perform a wide variety of administrative support services, ranging from complex to routine. With a genuine appreciation for and understanding of protocol and discretion, you are able to accept and assume responsibility, and have the ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with prescribed procedures and practices of the organization. The ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Expert written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important.

You Will (in summary):
• Coordinate the development and release of monthly flight crew member rotational schedule for all bases dependent on qualifications, aircraft type, experience and location ensuring all necessary medical and paperwork for contract specific requirements and / or country of destination has been met; updating each as operational requirements dictate; ability to project impact of decisions taking into consideration the diverse locations of aircraft and flight crew members to problem solve and schedule effectively

• In conjunction with the rotational schedule for flight crew members you will assist in maintaining a training schedule, revising on an as needed basis, to effectively address all required flight crew training within the published time frames. Working directly with the Chief pilot(s) 704 / 705, provide additional support for such items as ferry flight permits, fuel releases, trip kits, and memo release

• Source cost effective travel options including such areas as recommended travel dates for cost reduction, mode of transportation, accommodation options and other related travel needs for all flight crew members

• Coordinating with the Training department, set up all third party training as determined by the monthly training schedule. Third party training would include but is not limited to simulator, first aid, fire extinguisher

• Provide administrative support to managerial positions within Flight Operations; procurement and release of various charts, release and tracking of COM amendments, printing and distribution of Almanac / RCAPS

• Knowledge of contractual obligations as to such areas as medical requirements, licensing, passport, identified course requirements and all other items such as Visa’s, restricted use / area clearances

• Responsible for the timely application, receipt of and / or release of ferry flight permits, fuel releases, trip kits and memo release

Your Experience Includes:
• Background in flight operations an advantage – 1+ years
• Previous experience with flight crew schedules and CARS is an asset
• Extensive knowledge of geography

We encourage interested applicants to submit a resume in confidence to admin@borekair.com (Subject: Flight Operations Administrator). If you are among the most suitable for the position, we will be in touch with you shortly to take your interest to the next level.

As safety is the highest priority at KBAL, we have a Safety Management System in place which is comprised of processes designed to protect employees, customers and KBAL assets. It is therefore a condition of employment to fully support and promote all safety procedures in place as well as to commit to this positions related roles and responsibilities.