Type A Flight Dispatcher

1w1 week ago

Ledcor

Edmonton, CA · Full-time · C$65,000 – C$85,000

About this role

Summit Air, headquartered in Yellowknife, NWT, operates across Canada specializing in passenger charters, cargo transport, and customized flight solutions. As an experienced Licensed Type A Dispatcher/Flight Dispatcher, you oversee scheduling and dispatching of aircraft with safety as top priority. The position is based out of the Edmonton, AB office.

Perform pre-flight duties reviewing routing, airport suitability, NOTAMs, regulatory restrictions, and weather to ensure safe flights. Prepare Operational Flight Plans for each leg and review with the captain upon crew arrival. Coordinate with OCC on client requirements, routing, delays, and updates while reporting to air traffic control on departures and status.

Work closely with flight dispatchers, pilots, and OCC staff in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Assess weather hazards, check aircraft maintenance, and review weight, fuel, and cargo loads. Excellent communication supports coordination with OCC, dispatchers, and flight crew.

Summit Air is growing its fleet across Canada with a legacy of excellence in northern and remote aviation. There has never been a better time to join the industry-leading team. Apply today to join in Edmonton, AB.

Requirements

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Be decisive as flight dispatchers must make rapid decisions concerning safety, regulations, and operations
Competence with technology including computer software systems, calculators, weather charts, and loading reports
Good analytical skills to interpret information and apply to flight plans
Ability to work well in a team with dispatchers, pilots, and OCC staff
Ability to concentrate for long periods in a high-pressure role responsible for safety
Excellent communication skills coordinating with OCC, dispatchers, and flight crew
Detailed knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations, aviation weather analysis, aircraft performance, systems, and flight logistics

Responsibilities

Perform pre-flight duties by reviewing routing, airport suitability, NOTAMs, regulatory restrictions, weather, etc. to ensure safe flights
Review the planned flight with the Captain to ensure suitability
Assess weather reports and inform the pilot of any hazards
Make checks on aircraft maintenance status and issues
Review aircraft weight, fuel loads and cargo loads
Coordinate with OCC regarding client requirements, routing, delays, and updates
Report to air traffic control and airport staff about departure times and aircraft status
Prepare the Operational Flight Plan (OFP) for each leg and review with the captain