New Posting - Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines Ltd. is a charter airline providing customized charter service for a variety of markets including workforce transportation, niche tours and special charters. We are currently recruiting for the full-time position of Operations Coordinator based out of our Head Office in Kelowna, BC.

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for a number of functions including, but not limited to:

•             Monitoring day-of operation flights and communicate delays, irregularities or any changes to management, dispatch, maintenance and our customers

•             Monitor day-of crew scheduling and crew reports to ensure crew check-ins are adhered to, positioning flights are protected and all flights are properly crewed and are operated within the Company’s flight and duty time limitations

•             Coordinating ground operations and aircraft servicing

•             Answering, directing and resolving crew or ground operations calls into the Operations Coordination Centre

•             Forwarding all departure and arrival times to the customer; investigate and code delays for all flights

•             Ensuring the final passenger manifests are accurate uploaded at time of departure

•             Upload and transmit forms to regulatory bodies

•             As required, ensure all permits and slot times are in place 24 hours prior to departure

•             Ensure Daily, Weekly and Monthly Operation Coordinator checklists are completed

Required Qualifications

•             Proven ability to work in a high stress, ever-changing work environment while prioritizing tasks and assignments

•             Proven ability to make critical decisions, sometimes with limited information

•             Strong communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to negotiate and persuade

•             Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

•             Previous aviation, dispatching and scheduling experience is an asset

•             Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR’s) as they apply to 705 operation an asset

•             Valid First Aid is an asset; ability to pass and obtain a basic First Aid certificate is a requirement

•             University/College degree/diploma considered an asset

•             A current Transport Canada issued flight dispatcher certificate considered an asset.

•             Previous Airline Operations Centre or Airport Operations experience is preferred.

The Operations Coordinator position is a challenging yet rewarding position that requires a great deal of flexibility. The ideal candidate will be someone who is a self-starter and works well under pressure. The successful incumbent must be able to work on call and be scheduled for a variety of variable shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required.

Interested candidates should submit a covering letter and resume to careers@flairair.ca no later than July 27, 2016. Applications should clearly demonstrate how your skills meet the requirements of the position. Further details can be found online at http://www.flairair.ca.

We wish to thank everyone who applies but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.