We fly scheduled and charter service between busy international airports, remote destinations, and beautiful communities in the province of British Columbia as well as into Southern Alberta. We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Dispatcher to join our dynamic and growing team!
Reporting to the Manager, Operations Control and working out of the Vancouver Dispatch Centre, the successful candidate will create and execute operational flight plans and coordinate logistical details according to standard company operating procedures to ensure safe, efficient and economical flight operations. The Licensed Flight Dispatcher plays an integral role in the operational control structure at Pacific Coastal Airlines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that flights are safely and efficiently planned and monitored in accordance with established standards and regulations
Maintain a log of information exchanges with respect to all flights operated under his/her authority
Continuously monitor weather conditions; provide route/weather analysis to Flight and Ground Crew as required
Respond to all emergency situations in a timely and professional manner in accordance with procedures outlined in the Emergency Response Manual
Generate flight plans and issue flight forecasts as required
Closely monitor all flights in order to maintain an up-to-date flight watch over all flights operating within the designated dispatch areas
Advise the Director, Crew and Operations Planning of any abnormal incidents involving flights, whether airborne or on the ground, including activating of overdue/missing aircraft, or incident/accident procedures
Immediately inform Manager, Operations Control of conditions present or anticipated which may cause delays or disruptions to the on-time performance of Company Flights
Delay and/or cancel flights when deemed necessary or advisable for operational reasons
Ensure that all essential information is forwarded to the Captain in a timely manner to ensure a safe and efficient flight
Liaise with Crew Planning/Crew Scheduling regarding crew levels and flight disruptions
Provide on-job-training to new Dispatch employees
Conduct thorough and professional Flight Crew briefings
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
21+ years old, in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations
Transport Canada Dispatch exams successfully completed (FDMET, FDOPS)
Transport Canada-issued Dispatch License
Previous experience as a licensed dispatcher in the aviaton industry
Experience working in AmeliaRes is an asset
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of serviceability of airports, airways and navigational facilities
Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Strong computer skills (Web, Excel, Word, AmeliaRes, FliteStar)
Effective and efficient decision making, particularly when under pressure
Ability to remain calm in challenging/uncomfortable situations
Familiar with all NOTAMS applicable to the operation
Able to apply applicable regulations (i.e. Canadian Aviation Regulations) and standards (i.e. Commercial Air Service Standards)
WHY PACIFIC COASTAL AIRLINES?
Company Culture: We honour our company motto of People Friendly, People First for both our employees and our passengers. We encourage a positive, caring workplace and put a high value on collaboration, accountability, and loyalty. We are inclusive, respectful, and have a friendly corporate culture.
Compensation: We recognize and value industry experience by offering competitive compensation commensurate with prior experience as well as a company-match Group RRSP to assist with retirement planning.
Health Benefits: We offer a standard benefits package consisting of health, dental, vision, travel medical, BC MSP, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, an employee and family assistance program, paid sick days, and paid personal emergency days.
Travel Benefits: We offer excellent travel perks within the Pacific Coastal network for employees, their families, and their buddies. Also available to employees and their eligible family members is standby travel on many other airlines across the world. Additionally, employees are eligible for corporate discounts with various hotels and restaurants within the communities we serve as well as steeply discounted cargo shipping within the Pacific Coastal Airlines network.
Employee Programs: We have employee recognition and reward programs, a milestone service recognition program and employee appreciation events throughout the year.
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application by clicking on: https://pacificcoastal.prevueaps.com/jobs/
Pacific Coastal Airlines is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability or any other identifying characteristic.
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