Dispatcher

What You'll Get to Do
Reporting to the Chief Flight Dispatcher, Flight Dispatchers are responsible for safe and efficient operational control over Calm Air flights in co-authority with the Pilot-in-Command in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations.

• Responsible for developing, reviewing, authorizing, issuing and revising Operational Flight Plans for Calm Air flights
• Communicate flight plan requirements with appropriate ATC facility as required
• Keep up to date with changing weather and operating conditions and provide weather briefings to flight crews
• Analyze operational conditions and identifying any opportunities that may benefit, constrain or impede operational capabilities
• Flight watch and monitoring of all Calm Air flights
• Maintain effective communication between all Operations departments including out-base staff/managers and other departments to minimize flight delays and day-of-flight schedule integrity
• Other duties as assigned

Hours of Work

• Shift work is required and will include day, evening, night and weekend shifts
• Occasional overtime may be required

Skills & Experience We Value 

• Successful completion of the Transport Canada Flight Dispatch Generic Examinations (FDOPS and FDMET) - Consideration may be given for related experience as a civil or military pilot, navigator, air traffic controller, meteorologist, or weather briefer
• Requirement to be qualified in accordance with CAR 705 and CASS 725
• Must hold a valid Air Operator Radio License
• Minimum 21 years of age as required by Transport Canada
• Detail orientated, ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Advanced working knowledge of general computer and software applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card
• Inuktitut language considered an asset
• Preference will be given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries