Flight Dispatcher - Certified

Air Inuit Ltd.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP

Insurance

Vacation

Telemedicine

EAP

Flight privileges

Retirement plan

Discounts

Profit sharing

Job summary

Air Inuit Ltd. in Montreal seeks a Flight Dispatcher to safeguard and optimize flight operations. You will prepare flight plans, analyze weather, calculate fuel, monitor progress, and provide guidance to crews under Transport Canada regulations.

You will join a team of over 1,300 professionals delivering safe, reliable service to Nunavik communities, with shift rotations and benefits including RRSP, insurance, vacation, telemedicine, and flight privileges.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary diploma required.
• Bilingual French and English.
• Knowledge of Transport Canada regulations.
• Valid radio license (an asset).

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety management system.
• Analyze weather and select routes.
• Calculate fuel requirements for flights.
• Prepare flight plans with weight, weather, NOTAMs.
• Monitor flight progress and position reports.
• Advise Captain of weather changes and alternatives.
• Provide operational support as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Postsecondary school diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

Every day, something extraordinary happens in the skies above Nunavik. At Air Inuit, we’re not just flying planes, we’re connecting communities, delivering essentials, and making a meaningful impact. We’re looking for dedicated individuals ready to take their careers to new heights. If you're driven by purpose and motivated by challenge, your journey starts here.

ABOUT US

Since 1978, Air Inuit is more than just an airline, it is a lifeline. Born from the vision and resilience of the Inuit of Nunavik, and proudly owned through the Makivvik Corporation, Air Inuit has connected communities across the vast, breathtaking expanse of Northern Quebec and beyond. Air Inuit’s aircraft have flown through some of the world’s most challenging skies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

From the versatile Twin Otter to the powerful Boeing 737-800NG, a fleet of over 35 aircraft carries not just passengers and cargo, but stories, hopes, and essential services to the people of the Nunavik. Behind every flight is a team of over 1,300 dedicated professionals and each one committed to a shared mission: to operate with safety, reliability, and heart. Air Inuit is more than transportation, it’s a symbol of self-determination, a bridge between tradition and progress, and a testament to what’s possible when a community takes flight together.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Flight Dispatcher supports the safe and efficient operation of flights by preparing flight plans, analyzing weather and operational conditions, calculating fuel requirements, monitoring flight progress, and providing operational guidance to flight crews. Working in compliance with Transport Canada regulations and company procedures, the Dispatcher plays a key role in maintaining safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

THE ROLE IN DEPTH

• Participate in the company's safety management system.
• Analyze and evaluate weather information and select the most appropriate routes.
• Calculate required fuel for safe and efficient flight operation, considering aircraft type, flight duration, limitations, maintenance, weather conditions, and minimum fuel required by Canadian Aviation regulations.
• Prepare flight plans containing: weight for takeoff and landing, weather reports, runway conditions, NOTAMs, and any other information necessary for a safe flight.
• Monitor weather, aircraft position reports, and air navigation maps to assess the progress of the flight.
• Advise the Captain of any significant change in the weather, provide alternative flight plans for course changes, and if required, for an emergency landing.
• Support the team and department according to operational needs.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Possess a postsecondary school diploma.
• Bilingual (French and English).
• Knowledge of the regulations and/or relevant experience.
• Possess a valid radio license (an asset).
• Basic knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Flexibility to work on various schedules.
• Successfully completed both Transport Canada examinations (FDOPS and FDMET).

COMPENSATION

• Salary and benefits are determined according to company policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work Schedule: 7 ON / 7 OFF rotation, working 06:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday to Monday. Following an initial 3-to-4-month period, the position will transition to a night shift schedule (18:00 to 06:00).

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Plan for your future with our Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• Take care of yourself and your eligible dependents with comprehensive group insurance (life, medical and dental care, short- and long-term disability) fully paid by Air Inuit.
• Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation (6%) to recharge.
• Get quick, easy access to healthcare professionals through our telemedicine program (for you and your eligible dependents).
• Access confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy worldwide flight privileges through our agreements with multiple airlines.
• Plan your retirement with peace of mind through our retirement allowance program.
• And even more perks: exclusive corporate discounts, profit sharing, and performance-based compensation programs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. We are proud of our culture, which encourages diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in fair employment practices. As such, all qualified candidates are considered for employment. However, only those selected for the recruitment process will be contacted.

Air Inuit is committed to employment equity and invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and is not intended to be discriminatory.