Dispatcher Jobs in Milwaukee, NC

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or over
• Successful completion of Transport Canada Exams (FD Ops and FD Met) required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in operations and/or flight coordination preferred but not required
• Canadian Radio License (Aeronautical) considered an asset
• Strong customer service experience considered an asset
• Knowledge of airline management software(s)and Flight Planning software(s) considered an asset
• Ability to read and interpret aviation weather (NAV Canada) an asset
• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Exercise operational control of flights on a co authority basis with the PIC in accordance with the Company Operations Manual
• Daily Flight Dispatch duties, including preparation of the Operational Flight Plan and the flight watch function of the Type B operational control system of each Perimeter 705 flight as per company policies
• Possess the ability to make informed decisions without compromising internal policies/procedures
• Monitor the airline management software, and consult and communicate with all departments to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently
• Provide weather briefings to other SOCC employees when required and inform the SOCC of any weather concerns/issues for the day-to-day operations
• Predict “real time” and update flight times through the airline management software
• Work with department managers to understand the basic workings of each department
• Prepare various reports including daily, monthly and annual Operational reports
• Identify and recommend efficiency opportunities to management, which would improve upon daily processes to capture operational efficiencies, i.e. improve reporting accuracy, completeness, timeliness
• Demonstrate positive and respectful teamwork by providing ongoing support and assistance to the overall Flight Operations Control Centre, understanding how your performance may affect the Flight Operations Department
• Actively demonstrate the willingness to share knowledge and learn from others i.e. participation at Flight Operations Centre meetings, other department meetings, training events, point of contact with NAV Canada Facilities
• Responsible for providing training and mentoring to new Flight Dispatchers and new Flight Followers, ensuring that the Flight Operations Centre is maximizing operational effectiveness
• Perform additional duties as assigned