New Posting - Calm Air

POSITION: FLIGHT DISPATCHER - FULL TIME
LOCATION: CALM AIR INTERNATIONAL LP - WINNIPEG SOCC
START DATE: IMMEDIATELY

Applicants are invited to apply for: Flight Dispatcher – Full Time at Winnipeg SOCC.

Position 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 January 27, 2016 to: e-mail: jnewman@calmair.com(Subject: Dispatcher)