New Posting - Buffalo Airways

Flight Follower / DispatcherEDGE Jobs North - Yellowknife, NT

Buffalo Airways is seeking a permanent full-time Flight Follower/Dispatcher for our main base in Yellowknife, NT.  Our company operates charter passenger, charter cargo, firefighting and fuel services.  Reporting to the Operations Manager and working out of the Yellowknife Hangar, the successful candidate will coordinate and execute flight plans with attention to detail as per the company operations regulations.  SOLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure that flights are planned safely and efficiently  Monitor flights attentively from start to finish, or until another dispatcher takes over  Monitor weather conditions while providing route/weather observations to Flight and Ground Crew as necessary  Advise the Operations Manager of any abnormal incidents involving flights, whether airborne or on the ground, including activating of overdue/missing aircraft, or incident/accident procedures  Ensure that all necessary and essential information is relayed to the crew in a timely manner to ensure safe flights  Liaise with Charter Sales team and/or Communications Director for client/customer requests, or operational issues affecting customer service; coordinate accommodations, parking, dining, or any other issues or requests that may arise  Qualifications  QUALIFICATIONS : Training provided, experience not required  Customer service efficient, personable and easy to communicate with  Analytical and organized, with excellent attention to detail  Experience with fast-paced and high-stress situations  Northern experience an asset but not required  Transport Canada Flight Dispatch Generic Exams an asset but not required  Skills & Abilities  Knowledge of Aviation, serviceability of airports, airways and navigational facilities considered an asset  Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills  Strong computer skills (Web, Excel, Word)  Strong communication skills  Effective and efficient decision making, particularly when under pressure  Ability to remain calm in challenging/uncomfortable situations  Please send cover letter & resume to: kdefosse@buffaloairways.com