New Posting - Calm Air

Calm Air International L.P. is currently recruiting a Flight Dispatcher

Job Description: The Flight Dispatcher will be 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
• 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
• Full Time - Day, evening, night and weekend shifts
• Occasional overtime may be required
• Occasional travel may be required

QUALIFICATIONS
• Successful completion or be in the process of completing 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
• Excellent organizational and decision making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite specifically Word and Excel
• 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 June 2, 2014 to:e-mail: Humanresources@calmair.com (Subject: Dispatcher) 

Contact: Humanresource@calmair.com
Street Address: 930 Ferry Road
City: Winnipeg
Prov: Manitoba
Country: Canada
Web address: www.calmair.com
Email address: humanresources@calmair.com
Send Resume and cover letter via email: humanresources@calmair.com
Aircraft type: ATR 72 & 42, Dornier 328, Hawker