New Posting - KF Aerospace

KF Aerospace (formerly Kelowna Flightcraft) has an opening for an International Flight Dispatcher at our Head Office in Kelowna, BC.

At KF Aerospace, our people enjoy rewarding, quality work in a friendly environment where we have one thing in common: we are proud of what we do! 

Position Overview:
The International Flight Dispatcher joins a team of seven dispatchers, and is responsible to the Director of Flight Operations for exercising operational control over company flights operated under the Type A OCS and providing support to the flight crews.

Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Flight Packages
• Provide route/weather analysis
• Generate flight plans and file with appropriate ATC
• Provide flight crews with a thorough weather and flight briefing
• Communicate with stations and other internal departments as required in regards to flight operations

Requirements:
• Transport Canada licensed dispatcher
• Minimum 2 years experience in an Aviation Dispatch environment 
• International Dispatch experience is considered an asset
• Excellent computer skills with a proficiency in Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong detail orientation
• Ability to handle stress in a fast paced environment
• Motivated and an effective team contributor

Compensation & Benefits:
To support your career we offer a competitive salary, paid vacation, a matching pension plan, and a benefit plan that includes: Medical, extended medical, dental (including orthodontics for children), life and accident insurance, paid sick time, short and long term disability and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. These benefits are extended to a spouse and dependent children.

KF Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information or to apply please visit: http://www.kfaero.ca

Privately owned and operated, KF Aerospace Group of Companies is an industry leading aviation company. Our flight operations Dispatchers work with DC10, B737, CV580 and E170 supporting KF Aerospace and Flair Air, operating domestically and internationally. We also operate two full service MRO facilities in Kelowna, BC and Hamilton, ON with an operational base in YVR. With exciting and challenging opportunities, we are offering you the chance to join our team of nearly 800 employees and take your career to new heights at our Kelowna base.

Located in BC’s beautiful Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is home to our Head Office and our largest maintenance facility. We have nearly 550 employees employed locally, who spend their off-hours enjoying all the valley has to offer year round from skiing to wineries to golfing to any of our amazing lakes. Kelowna was awarded the honor of Cultural Capital of Canada. Our strong and growing company provides the community, co-workers and satisfying challenges that make the connection between career and lifestyle.