Wilderness Seaplanes, based in beautiful Port Hardy, BC, is seeking a temporary part-time Dispatcher to support our busy summer operations from June to September 2016.
The Flight Dispatcher sets up aircraft schedules and coordinate logistical details according to standard company operating procedures, to ensure safe, efficient and economical flight operations. He/she plays an integral role in the operational control structure of the Company.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure that flights are safely and efficiently planned and monitored in accordance with established standards and regulations
• Maintain a log of information exchanges with respect to all flights operated under his/her authority
• Continuously monitor weather conditions; provide route/weather analysis to Flight and Ground Crew as required
• Respond to all emergency situations in a timely and professional manner in accordance with procedures
• Set up flight schedules and forecasts as required
• Closely monitor all flights in order to maintain an up-to-date flight watch over all flights operating within the designated dispatch areas
• Advise the manager/supervisor on duty of any abnormal incidents involving flights, whether airborne or on the ground, including activating of overdue/missing aircraft, or incident/accident procedures
• Inform the manager/supervisor on duty of conditions present or anticipated which may cause delays or disruptions to the on-time performance of Company Flights
• Ensure that all essential information is forwarded to the Captain in a timely manner to ensure a safe and efficient flight
• Communicate updates with all departments
• Quote, organize and execute carters
• Monitor radio at all times
• Liaise with maintenance regarding serviceability of aircraft, hours, next check etc.
Qualifications and Competencies:
• Previous experience as a dispatcher in the aviation industry
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Computer skills (Web, Excel, Word, AmeliaRes, Latitude)
• Effective and efficient decision making, particularly when under pressure
• Remain calm in challenging/uncomfortable situations
• Able to apply applicable regulations (i.e. Canadian Aviation Regulations)
• Communication effectiveness with both internal and external customers, authorities, and agencies
• Knowledge of weather gathering and the local area is an asset
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO CLAUDIA VOTH AT CAREERS@FLYWILDERNESS.CA
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