New Posting - First Air

Flight Dispatcher
First Air - Ottawa West, ON

Job Summary 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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Interested candidates must be able to perform, but not be limited to, 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 For further information, or to apply, please click here