Summit Air - Type A Disptacher - Edmonton

[danielwh77]

As an experienced and Licensed Type A Dispatcher/Flight Dispatcher you would be responsible for overseeing the scheduling and dispatching of Summit aircraft, safety is your top priority.

Summit Air, headquartered in Yellowknife, NWT, operates across Canada, specializing in passenger charters, cargo transport, and customized flight solutions for industry-leading clients with a legacy of excellence in northern and remote aviation. We’re growing our fleet across Canada and are seeking experienced Type A Dispatchers

If you have prior experience in Flight Dispatching, hold valid dispatch licenses or have successfully cleared the required exams, and are dedicated to safety, professionalism, and operational excellence—we’d love to hear from you.

***This position is based out of our Edmonton, AB office.

Apply today through the following link or email resume at priyasha.pai@ledcor.com

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Essential Responsibilities:

Performs the pre-flight 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 to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Be decisive as flight dispatchers must make many rapid decisions concerning safety, flight regulations, and the economy of operations

As day-to-day tasks rely heavily on computer software systems, calculators, weather charts, and loading reports, competence with technology is very important

Good analytical skills are important to help with the interpretation of information and applying this to flight plans

Work closely with other flight dispatchers, pilots, OCC staff, so the ability to work well in a team is very important

This is a high-pressure role which is responsible for the safety of aircraft and passengers so the ability to concentrate for long periods of time is essential

Excellent communication skills you coordinating with OCC, other dispatchers, and flight crew

Must have a detailed and in-depth 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 on-site 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

Eligible for a relocation bonus if moving from another province or city.

Additional Information

Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada's 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 one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com