Thursday, January 18, 2018

New Posting - First Air

Dispatcher
First Air  
 - Kanata, ON

Duties and Responsibilities Interested candidates should be able to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Exercise safe and efficient operational control over all flights operating under Type A dispatch authority, in conjunction with the Pilot In Command and in accordance with CARs and other foreign regulations
  • Provide flight planning, route analysis and fuel calculations
  • Revise and communicate Operational Flight Plan changes and amendments to the Pilot In Command as required in a co-authority dispatch environment
  • Monitor and assess meteorological information disseminated through various weather agencies
  • Flight Watch responsibilities as stipulated by the CARS and CASS
  • Provide in depth briefings to flight crews, duty managers, and other operational staff and management as required
  • Ensure aircraft limitations are adhered to and communicated with flight operations and maintenance personnel
  • Coordinate with Air Traffic Facilities regarding Operational Flight Plan requirements and any related changes and/or revisions
  • Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:
  • Completion of Secondary Education Diploma; Post Secondary Education in a field related to Aviation or Meteorology an asset
  • Completion of Transport Canada Flight Dispatcher’s Certificate (Parts 1 & 2)
  • Valid Radiotelephone Operators Certificate.
  • Minimum two years experience in a Control Centre, Operational Control Centre, or Air Traffic Control Facility
  • FAA Dispatcher license or pilot license considered an asset
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS) and Standards (CASS)
  • Proficiency with Navblue products, AIMS, Sabre, Fusion and Microsoft applications
  • Superior verbal communication skills, both listening and speaking
  • Ability to work in a high pressure environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and adaptability skills
  • Ability to work day, evening, and night shifts in a 24-7 operational environment, with a willingness to work overtime as required
  • Ability to obtain and retain Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada
  • Ability to speak Inuktitut, or other Aboriginal languages, an asset.
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