Flight Dispatcher
Flight Dispatcher
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Job Description
Working with Summit Air the perks are endless!
Joining our team means:
Stability in knowing you have long term employment and growth opportunities
A competitive wage so you can comfortably provide for your family
Health & Dental Benefits that start the day you do and RRSP matching so you and your family feel secure in the future
Click the link below to see what its like to work with our team:
Apply today to join our team in Edmonton AB.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs the preflight duties by reviewing routing airport suitability NOTAMs regulatory restrictions weather etc. to ensure the flight may be performed safely and as scheduled
Reviews the planned flight with the Captain to ensure suitability
Assesses weather reports and informing the pilot of any hazards
Makes checks on aircraft maintenance status and issues
Reviews aircraft weight fuel loads and cargo loads
General duties to ensure the aircraft is safe and ready to fly from a flight planning perspective
Coordinates with OCC regarding client requirements routing delays and any further updates required
Reports to air traffic control and airport staff about departure times and after departure providing reports on aircraft status and predicted arrival times
Prepares the Operational Flight Plan (OFP) for each leg of the planned flight prior to the flight crews arrival. Once the flight crew arrives the OFP is reviewed with the captain and the dispatcher to ensure all considerations have been addressed and the flight is good to proceed
Qualifications:
The ability towork under pressurein a fastpaced environment
Bedecisiveas flight dispatchers must make many rapid decisions concerning safety flight regulations and the economy of operations
As daytoday tasks rely heavily on computer software systems calculators weather charts and loading reportscompetence with technologyis very important
Goodanalytical skillsare important to help with the interpretation of information and applying this to flight plans
Work closely with other flight dispatchers pilots OCC staff so theability to work well in a team is very important
This is a highpressure role which is responsible for the safety of aircraft and passengers so theability to concentrate for long periodsof time is essential
Excellent communication skills you coordinating with OCC other dispatchers and flight crew
Must have a detailed and indepth knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations Aviation Weather analysis aircraft performance aircraft systems knowledge and logistical understanding of a day to day flight
Working Conditions:
This will be an onsite position if based in Edmonton
Shift times: To be determined but either a 4 days on/4 days off OR 1 week on/1 week off rotation
Additional Information
Summit Air a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canadas North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo to transferring passengers to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North we are a onestop solution. Learn more at
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equalopportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
