New Posting- Wilderness Seaplanes

Wilderness Seaplanes is looking for a temporary full time Unlicensed Dispatcher Trainee. This position will be re-evaluated after 10.5 months. Based on the performance the Trainee might be offered an Unlicensed Dispatcher position. This position is located in Port Hardy. 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 charters Monitor radio at all times Liaise with maintenance regarding serviceability of aircraft, hours, next check 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 Note: The Trainee will work with qualified Dispatchers in order to learn all aspects of this position.  Applicants will have to be Port Hardy based Please apply to: careers@flywilderness.ca Wilderness Seaplanes is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non- discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability or any other identifying characteristic.