Flight Coordinator

Skyservice Business Aviation • Mississauga, ON

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Flight Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role within our team, collaborating closely with the flight crew and account managers to meticulously plan and execute trips across our entire fleet. From the initial request to route planning, arranging ground services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies such as airports, air traffic control, customs, and airspace restrictions and permits, you'll be instrumental in optimizing efficiencies, enhancing flight safety, and delivering exceptional client experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in aviation management, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.
• Highly adaptable to change and working under pressure.
• Team player with exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in business aviation is advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an asset.
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to Flight Crew and Client Account Managers throughout the entire flight management process, from pre-flight arrangements to in-flight support and post-flight duties.
• Ensure accurate completion of flight routing and itineraries for clients, maintaining compliance with flight crew duty time and rest regulations, as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
• Manage customs scheduling and notifications, pre-alerting customs and immigration agencies of confirmed flight assignments.
• Obtain necessary foreign government landing, overflight permits, and handling for international flights, verifying operational requirements.
• Assist in implementing operational changes to flight schedules, including revising arrangements and securing suitable replacement aircraft, in coordination with Flight Crew, Maintenance, and Client Account Managers.
• Monitor airport conditions, weather, airspace, and air traffic control restrictions, providing pertinent information to Flight Crew and Client Account Managers.
• Conduct risk analyses for new or "high-risk" destinations in collaboration with management and Flight Crew.
• Support charter sales by assisting in trip quoting and route planning, identifying efficient and safe routes.
• Validate aircraft and crew positions and confirm Minimum Equipment List (MEL) status.
• Monitor flight progress and deliver operational information as required.
• Perform post-trip duties, including reviewing and updating flight log data, conducting post-flight retrospectives, and assisting Account Managers with client profile amendments.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive group health benefits coverage for you and your eligible dependants, including health, vision and dental plans
• Employee assistant program
• Group retirement savings plan with company matching contribution
• Paid time off including sick days and personal days
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level