Flight Planning Specialist

2 days ago

Thunder Bay ON PE V, Canada Wasaya Airways LP Full time $45,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Summary

Reporting to the SOCC Managers, The Flight Panning Specialist will monitor and track the day of operations of all aircraft and prepare the Flight Dispatch Clearance form to maintain an effective and efficient operation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Preparing the Flight Dispatch Clearance (FDC) form: ATC clearance/track passenger loads
  • Payload calculations
  • Payload forecasting
  • Payload by load for each flight prior to crew report time
  • Monitor progress of each flight from its point of origin to is destination, including all intermediate stops or until the duties are transferred to another trained Flight Follower
  • Maintain log utilizing the approved company Aviation Management Software consisting of a recording of all Scheduled and or Estimated Departure and Arrival times, all Actual Departure and Arrival times using the air-to-ground radios and the Skytrax satellite tracking system.
  • Review and maintain daily records of ongoing and completed Flight Dispatch Clearances
  • Advise Pilot-in-Command of any changes that may affect or change the Flight Dispatch Clearance
  • Investigate and communicate Irregular Operations (IROP's) of any departure or arrival delays exceeding 30 minutes.
  • Assist with Ops Coordinator and Ops Team Lead with day-to-day tasks.
  • Initiate company emergency response protocols when required.
  • Monitor local and regional weather and runway condition reports for potential impact to the planned operations and distribute details as necessary.
  • Foster a healthy working environment and promote a positive climate within the workplace.
  • Perform and uphold Wasaya's Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers.
  • Any other related duties as assigned

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Post Secondary in a related field preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills, MS-Office preferable, proficient in use of internet and email
  • Able to work in a team environment, as well as unsupervised.
  • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
  • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always.
  • The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
  • Previous airline experience is an asset.
  • Experience with and/or knowledge of First Nations Organizations is an asset.

Working Conditions

  • Shift work required.
  • Occasional travel is required.
  • Weekend and evening work may be required.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift or move up to 20lbs.
  • Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Education:

  • Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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