Licensed Dispatcher

RiseAir; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits (cost shared)

RRSP contribution matching

Annual wellness allowance

Travel benefits: MyIDTravel

Paid leave entitlement: 15 days + 6%

Job summary

Rise Air in Canada seeks a Flight Dispatcher to analyze weather, NOTAMs, aerodrome conditions and other factors affecting flight operations. You will develop and authorize operational flight plans, including route analysis and fuel requirements, and file with ATC as needed.

You will maintain flight watch, brief crews, and communicate revisions to the pilot-in-command. Also coordinate MEL with Maintenance Control and monitor changing conditions to advise on delays and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in aviation operations and dispatch preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible shift schedule, including nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather, NOTAMs, aerodrome conditions and other factors affecting flight ops.
• Develop, authorize and issue operational flight plans with fuel and ATC filings.
• Maintain flight watch and brief crews; communicate plan revisions to PIC.
• Coordinate MEL with Maintenance Control and relay irregular operations info.
• Monitor conditions and advise on delays, cancellations and opportunities.

Skills

Weather analysis

NOTAM awareness

Operational flight planning

Communications

Microsoft Office

Education

Transport Canada Flight Dispatcher exams (FDMET and FDOPS)

Tools

Aviation communications systems

ATC filings process

Job description

Employment Type:

Hourly Full-time. This position is on a modified work schedule.

What you'll do

• Analyze weather, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) aerodrome conditions, navigation aids, communications, facilities, and other operational factors that may affect flight operations.
• Develop, authorize, and issue operational flight plans, including route analysis, fuel requirements, and required air traffic control (ATC) filings.
• Maintain flight watch, provide flight crew briefings, and communicate revisions to operational flight plans to the pilot-in-command as required.
• Coordinate aircraft minimum equipment list (MEL) and maintenance limitations with Maintenance Control and communicate information related to irregular operations to appropriate contacts.
• Monitor changing weather and operating conditions, providing recommendations on delays, cancellations, constraints, and operational opportunities, while performing additional duties outlined in the Company Operations Manual (COM) and Dispatch Manual.

What you'll bring

• Candidates are required to be 21 years of age or older in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations.
• Successful completion of Transport Canada Flight Dispatcher exams (FDMET and FDOPS).
• 2-3 years of work experience within an aviation operations department, preferably dispatch experience in Type A or Type B operational control systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Air Operator Radio Licence.
• Ability to work a flexible shift schedule, including early mornings, late nights, holidays, and emergency call-ins.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and aviation communication systems/equipment.

What you'll get

The training rate for this role is $24.00 per hour. Upon successful dispatch competency check (DCC), the rate of pay for this position will start at $28.15 per hour.

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:

• Group benefits (cost shared): Life Insurance, Extended Health, Dental, Vision, and more.
• RRSP contribution matching.
• Annual wellness allowance.
• Travel benefits: MyIDTravel for access to standby/non-revenue flights with large domestic and international partners
• Paid leave entitlement:
• Vacation starting at 15 days (6%) per year
• Up to 10 days of paid medical leave per year
• Up to 3 days of paid personal leave per year

Apply by November 13, 2026.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the hiring process. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants. As an Indigenous-owned business, we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience and are dedicated to building a respectful environment for learning, collaboration, and growth.

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaties 6, 8, and 10, as well as other non-Treaty First Nations and Métis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected.