flight dispatcher

Chrono Jet Inc.; Gaspé; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian aviation company in Gaspé seeks a skilled Flight Dispatcher to manage flight safety and logistics. The role involves analyzing conditions, coordinating with pilots, and preparing flight plans. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, relevant certification, and a college education. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position offers various health and financial benefits, including a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Certification from Transport Canada - Flight Dispatcher Generic Exam required.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental conditions for flight routes.
• Provide pilots with essential aviation safety information.
• Prepare and maintain flight plans and logs.
• Respond to radio calls from aircraft.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Work Terms

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English or French
• Hours : 70 hours bi-weekly
• Education : College / CEGEP
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• General office

Tasks

• Analyze environmental conditions to determine the most desirable and economic route of flight
• Assess fuel capacity and cargo loads according to the type of aircraft, distance of flight, weather conditions and other requirements
• Authorize airline flights over assigned routes
• Provide pilots with information essential to aviation safety
• Co-sign flight authorization with aircraft captain
• Check flight plans for completeness and accuracy
• Delay or cancel flight if conditions warrant
• Relay information to pilots in flight
• Prepare and maintain flight plans, flight logs and other reports
• Brief flight crew before takeoff
• Respond to radio calls from aircraft preparing for takeoff or landing and supply information such as weather conditions, wind speed and direction and presence of local air traffic

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Transport Canada - Flight Dispatcher Generic Exam

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Parking available