Dispatcher - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Want to be part of a team thats changing the way Canada travelsFlair is a different kind of airline. And we’re not afraid to admit it. We have zero time for puffery and empty promises. For too long, Canadians have been paying too much for too little and it’s time to change the way Canadians fly. We’re changing the airline industry for the better. We believe in air travel for all. That’s why we’re on a mission to make it more accessible, more affordable and more desirable.Flair Airlines is Canada’s first independent low fare airline. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Flair serves Canadians with ultra low fares. As important as our low fares are, we also recognize that our real product is our people. And we need dedicated, creative and effective team members to make it happen. We need passion, pride and personality. Because it’s not just a journey we’re embarking on, it’s an adventure.Position Overview:Based in Edmonton, the Dispatcher, qualified as per Canadian Aviation Regulations, has the responsibility of exercising safe and efficient operational control over Flair Airlines flights by creating flight plans that enable aircraft to operate safely, efficiently and with cost-effective methods, while maintaining optimal on time performance.Primary Responsibilities of the role of Dispatcher include:

• Exercise operational control on a co-authority basis with the pilot-in-command, and for the joint responsibility of the safe and efficient planning and monitoring of a flight.
• Develop, review, authorize, issue and revise, as required, the Operational Flight Plan for all scheduled and non-scheduled flights inclusive of training and test flight operations, in keeping with safety, regulatory, customer service, and corporate fiscal requirements.
• Authorize the release of an aircraft to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the Operational Flight Plan.
• Analyze operational conditions and identify any opportunities that may constrain, impede, or benefit operational capabilities.
• Ensure that Operational Flight Plan and all briefing material is provided to operating crews in a timely manner for the briefing at base and outstations.
• Optimize commercial payload capability while executing the flight plan by adhering to Company policies and procedures, and coordinating with other operations stakeholders for uninterrupted flow of operational critical information to avoid disruption.
• Analyze the latest available weather forecasts , NOTAMs and the aircraft performance and determine route and flight altitude requirements for each flight based on most economical route, taking into consideration safety and legal requirements of the CAR’s and the Company Operations Manual.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Valid Flight Dispatcher Certificate as defined by CARs;
• Successfully completed the FDMET and FDOPS Transport Canada Exams;
• Flight dispatch experience in a CARS 705 environment with a Type A or Type B operational control system an asset;
• Demonstrated good working knowledge of general computer and software applications; particularly MS Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize during high pressure situations, and in a fast paced and dynamic environment;
• Strong interpersonal communication skill with demonstrated success establishing effective working relationships, and respect and credibility through actions;
• Proven ability to communicate in a clear, accurate, concise, and professional manner;
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• High degree of problem solving and analytical skill;
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

The starting wage for this role is $ 27.00 per hour and shift work is required. Flair Airlines also offers a competitive compensation package including medical and dental benefits, short and long-term disability, life insurance, dependent life insurance, employee & family assistance program, a defined contribution pension plan (matched contributions), and a staff travel program.Don’t already live in Edmonton Relocation assistance is available!Benefits of living in Edmonton include:

• Friendly people.
• Low taxes.
• The highest area of parkland per resident of any Canadian city.
• Edmonton is Canada’s Festival City.
• Affordable housing (avg. cost of a house in Edmonton is $376K vs. $1.2M in Toronto or Vancouver)

How to Apply:Please apply online directly to the posting. Applications should clearly demonstrate how your skills meet, or surpass, the requirements of the position of Dispatcher. Further information about the Company can be found at www.flyflair.comAt Flair Airlines, we work together to promote an inclusive environment which attracts talented individuals and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. We are devoted to creating equitable, inclusive and diverse workspaces and we encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.We wish to thank everyone who applies, however, due to the number of applications received only those shortlisted will be contacted. We cannot accommodate phone inquiries. We look forward to meeting you at Flair Airlines!Quick Apply

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