Licensed Dispatcher - Jobs in Beaver Creek

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Licensed DispatcherFull Time - PermanentSaskatoon SKJoin our aviation-passionate team based in the land of living skies, Saskatchewan, a great place to live and raise your family. We are Saskatchewan #39;s largest full-service airline and here is your opportunity to join us and work with colleagues who will bring out the best of you. At Rise Air, we offer more than a job, we offer the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, affordable, growing province, a positive environment, inspiring culture, strong values and career growth.Rise Air is proudly 100 per cent Indigenous owned. We work together with our ownership, communities, stakeholders and industry partners to strengthen Indigenous employee relationships.Job PurposeUnder the general supervision of the Manager, Operational Control, the Licensed Dispatcher is responsible for all technical aspects of flight planning for all aircrafts. The Licensed Dispatcher works closely with the Pilot-in-Command to ensure that flights are safely and efficiently planned and monitored within established standards and regulations. This position ensures that all operations are conducted in compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).As an integral member of the dispatch team your responsibilities include:

• Analyze operational information including forecast and actual weather conditions, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), runway and aerodrome suitability, navigation aids, communications, facilities, and other constraints which may affect flights.
• Responsible for flight planning, including route analysis and calculation of fuel requirements.
• Formulate, authorize, and issue operational plans for flights.
• Review, revise and communicate changes to the operational flight plan to the pilot-in-command as required.
• Ensure that flight plans have been amended and properly filed with the appropriate Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility as required.
• Maintain flight watch over all flights within the sector of operation.
• Provide flight crew briefings.
• Coordinate all aircraft Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and maintenance limitations with Maintenance Control.
• Communicate information pertaining to irregular operations to the necessary contact as required.
• Use knowledge and interpretation of changing weather and operating conditions to provide recommendations for flight delays or cancellations. Also analyze operational conditions and identify opportunities that may benefit constrain or impede operational capabilities.
• Assist in additional duties as outlined in the Company Operations Manual (COM) and dispatch manual. Additional duties will include cross training.

QualificationsTypically, the knowledge and skills required for this position include a high school diploma, with two to three years #39; work experience within a flight operations department in an aviation industry and has successfully completed the Transport Canada flight dispatch exams (FDMET, FDOPS). Preference will be given to applicants with previous dispatch experience in Type A or Type B operational control systems.Skills, knowledge, and abilities include:

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Good organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Valid Air Operator Radio License.
• 21 years of age or older in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to organize and meet demanding schedules and work assignments.
• Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated high work standard related to accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and confidentiality.
• Able and willing to work on modified schedules, including early mornings, late nights, and holidays, and emergency call-ins.
• Occasional air/ground travel may be required.

As this is a Safety Sensitive Position, selected candidate(s) must test negative for impairing substances and alcohol prior to employment.Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience to help build a more inclusive and representative airline. We work towards creating a respectful environment to explore, learn and communicate and our programs are directly influenced by our organizational values of safety, service, integrity, sustainability and passion. We actively recruit individuals who add their diverse voices and contributions that define the success of our company. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have a disability or medical necessity, please notify us and we will work together on your accommodation request.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 Treaty 6 (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge), Treaty 8 (Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Uranium City), and Treaty 10 (Lac la Ronge, Hatchet Lake, Wollaston Lake, Buffalo Narrows), as well as other on-Treaty First Nations and Metis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected and together we are inspiring Indigenization at the heart of Rise Air.