New Posting - Flair Airlines

Operations Coordinator - Kelowna, BC
Flair Airlines Ltd. - Kelowna, BC

Flair Air is a Canadian charter airline headquartered in Kelowna, BC with bases in BC,Alberta, and Ontario. Our company operates scheduled and ad hoc passenger charters in Canada, USA, and internationally. We are currently seeking a full-time Operations Coordinator to join our team in Kelowna, BC . Position Overview: 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. Primary Responsibilities: Monitoring day-of operation flights and communicating delays, irregularities or any changes to management, dispatch,maintenance and our customers; Monitoring 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; investigating and coding delays for all flights; Ensuring the final passenger manifests are accurately 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: Previous Airline Operations Centre or Airport Operations experience is preferred; University/College degree/diploma considered an asset:  Previous aviation, dispatching and scheduling experience is an asset; Proven ability to work in a high stress, ever-changing work environment while prioritizing tasks and assignments; 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); Valid First Aid is an asset; ability to pass and obtain a basic First Aid certificate is a requirement. Flair Airlines offers a competitive compensation package including medical and dental benefits, short and long term disability, life insurance, dependent life insurance, employee & family assistance program, and a defined contribution pension plan (matched contributions). How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online no later than May 7th ,2017. Please indicate in your application how your skills meet the requirements of the position. Please note, only online applications will be accepted. We wish to thank everyone who applies, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.