Dispatcher

Job Details
In-person

Full-time

Experienced

Benefits
Health Insurance

Life Insurance

As one of the largest airlines in Atlantic Canada, PAL Airlines offers unique opportunities to fly in an array of locations from the most remote settings to the biggest cities in the country with 27 destinations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. We are dedicated to providing air travelers with reliable, on-time performance, and an enjoyable travel experience. Our success is due to our people, and we're looking for more great people to join our team.

PAL Airlines is also proud to be an Air Canada Express carrier, partnering with Air Canada to support and strengthen regional air service across Eastern Canada. Since our first Air Canada Express flight in 2023, our partnership has continued to grow, expanding our fleet and our role in connecting communities throughout Eastern Canada. This collaboration creates exciting opportunities for our team by serving more passengers and reaching more markets across Eastern Canada.

We are currently recruiting for Dispatchers for our St. John's, NL base

Duties And Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Traffic Department regarding loads for various routes and flight segments
• Liaise with the Manager of Flight Dispatch to maintain dispatch standard operating procedures;
• Perform Operational Flight Watch to determine if changes to operational and meteorological conditions may affect the safety of flights, track current flights, and brief pilot in command on changes where necessary;
• Develop, review, authorize, issue and revise, as required, the Operational Flight Plan for all flights in keeping with safety, regulatory and operational requirements and ensure on day of flight, that the Flight Dispatch function performs safe and efficient operational control in accordance with all Canadian and foreign governmental rules and regulations, company flight operating manuals and operational policies and procedures;
• Responsible to complete, audit and retain flight documentation from all bases;
• Initiate and coordinate airport handling to offline airports are required;
• Authorize the release of an aircraft to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the Operational Flight Plan;
• When requested, or deemed necessary, provide the Pilot-in-Command with a thorough and professional flight crew briefing;
• Initiate accident alarm procedures and assess and issue Flight Incident Category Reports as required;
• Provide crew scheduling functions as required;
• Provide direction to stations on passenger and other payload movements in the event of irregular operations;
• In cooperation with commercial operations determine and initiate an alternate plan of operating during irregular operations to minimize the inconvenience to our customers and safety requirements;
• Any other related duties.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated ability for quick thinking, sound judgment, and adaptability;
• Proven ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to receive and apply performance feedback;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Currently hold a Type B dispatch license or have successfully written the Transport Canada dispatch generic exams are an asset, but it is not a prerequisite;
• Currently holding an Industry Canada Restricted Radio certificate would be an asset.

Why work for PAL Airlines?

PAL Airlines values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package.

The Perks Of Being One Of Our PALs

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines
• Industry discounts
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pension Plan with Employer Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a love for travel, enjoy meeting with people and take pride and ownership in what you do, then you're the person we are looking for

PAL Airlines is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

Competition Number: 2760

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