New Posting - SunWest

SunWest is currently recruiting an Operations Centre Coordinator in Calgary 

The Operations Centre will be Sunwest Aviation’s primary point of contact daily from 1700 until 0800 and on weekends. This includes all Operations Centre functions in addition to quoting and booking flights and communicating with customers and outside agencies.



Duties
• Maintain a flight watch system to monitor a flight’s progress, provide operational information as requested and notify the appropriate air operator and SAR authorities of overdue or missing flights.
• Ensure that all flight crew have checked in and been advised of their flight schedule in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure that updated information is provided to the Crew Scheduler as flights are booked and/or updated and assist with crewing of flights as required.
• Be knowledgeable in all areas of alerting procedures and actions as outlined in the company Emergency Response Manual.
• Provide a high level of customer service to all Sunwest clientele.
• Approve for payment as required of accounting invoices.
• Minimum high school diploma
• Canadian Radio Operator’s Licence is preferred
• Prior experience in flight coordination is not required; however prior aviation experience is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software is considered an asset
• Ability to work in a very high paced environment with solid problem solving skills
• Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
• Must be able to communicate well with clients
• Must work well within a team environment
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts

All interested candidates should visit the Career Centre at www.sunwestaviation.ca to complete an on-line application form for the noted opportunity. The position deadline is February 14, 2014.

Offering a safe, diverse and innovative environment, Sunwest Aviation is respected for integrity and is committed to taking care of our customers, our employees, our partners and our community. We offer our employees a competitive, performance-based salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage for basic and preventative dental treatment, extended health with 100% coverage for prescription drugs and paramedical services, life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, and Group RRSP plan matching.

Sunwest Aviation is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage all candidates to apply and the most qualified candidate will be offered the position. All applicants are thanked in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunwest Aviation Ltd. is the leading Western Canadian operator of a wide variety of jets, turboprops and piston charter aircraft. Based on our fleet diversity, Sunwest is able to offer excellent opportunity for advancement. With over twenty-five years of safe operation, we have established a solid reputation in the aviation industry. Operating from a modern facility in Calgary, our aircraft are available for charter to thousands of destinations not served by scheduled airlines.