Are you ready to take your career to new heights?As Canada's leading ultra-low-cost carrier, dedicated to providing affordable and exceptional travel experiences to Canadians, Flair Airlines is always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success as we continue to expand our route network, flight frequency, and services. Given our commitment to growth and excellence, we are currently seeking candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Dispatcher
Salary: Starting at $56,162.00 annually
Department: Flight Operations
Location: Edmonton, AB (YEG)
Work Arrangement: This role is primarily based in the office environment.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director, Dispatch, the Dispatcher, qualified as per Canadian Aviation Regulations, holds the responsibility of exercising safe and efficient operational control over Flair Airlines flights. This involves crafting flight plans that ensure aircraft operate safely, efficiently, and with cost-effective methods, all while striving to maintain optimal on-time performance.
Primary Job Functions:
The duties of the Dispatcher include:
- Exercise operational control jointly with the pilot-in-command, ensuring safe and efficient flight planning and monitoring
- Develop, review, authorize, issue, and revise Operational Flight Plans for all flights, including scheduled, non-scheduled, training, and test operations, aligning with safety, regulatory, customer service, and corporate fiscal requirements
- Authorize aircraft release in accordance with the Operational Flight Plan terms and conditions
- Analyze operational conditions to identify constraints, impediments, or opportunities for enhancing operational capabilities
- Ensure timely provision of Operational Flight Plans and briefing materials to operating crews at base and outstations
- Optimize commercial payload capability within Company policies and procedures, coordinating with other operations stakeholders to maintain uninterrupted flow of critical operational information and prevent disruption
- Analyze the latest weather forecasts, NOTAMs, and aircraft performance to determine route and flight altitude requirements for each flight, prioritizing safety and compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations and the Company Operations Manual
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
The preferred candidate should exemplify Flair's core values of Respect, Integrity, Reliability, and Resilience while demonstrating success in previous roles. Additionally, we are seeking individuals who possess:
- Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Holds a Valid Flight Dispatcher Certificate as defined by CARs
- Experience:
- Previous flight dispatch experience in a CARS 705 environment with a Type A or Type B operational control system is considered an asset
- Successfully completed the FDMET and FDOPS Transport Canada Exams
- Intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and data entry
- Ability to work irregular hours or shift work that may include overnights, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a schedule that varies
- Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-stress, deadline-driven, ever-changing work environment while prioritizing tasks and assignments
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to think outside the box and propose new ideas and solutions, showcasing a proactive and forward-thinking approach
- Competencies:
- Leading as a Flair teammate by demonstrating collaborative behavior and modeling the company's values in all interactions
- Maintaining diverse relationships with peers and stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration
- Delivering results with impact by setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks effectively, and continuously striving for improvement in performance and outcomes
- Requirements:
- Clear criminal record check and satisfactory employment references
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction
Why Join Flair Airlines:
At Flair Airlines, we value our employees and provide a supportive and collaborative work environment that offers opportunities for growth and professional achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, effective on your first day of employment, which includes:
- Competitive compensation package including medical and dental benefits, both short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program.
- Pension plan with matched contributions.
- Individualized performance bonuses based on achievements.
- Attractive referral incentive program.
- Access to our staff travel program, allowing employees and their travel companions unlimited travel access across the Flair network.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey with Flair Airlines, please submit your resume through the job posting and answer a few questions about your experience and suitability for the role.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
Flair Airlines is committed to creating an inclusive, equal, and accessible environment that attracts diverse talent. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you on board!
Website: www.flyflair.com
