Dispatcher

Description

Job Summary:

You are an experienced Dispatcher or Flight Follower who is dedicated to building your career in the aviation industry. Working with the dynamic Flight Operations team, you will oversee the scheduling and dispatching of all Summit aircraft, ensuring that all aspects of the flights are in accordance with company procedures.

Join the Summit Air in Yellowknife, NT as we continue to expand our charter operations in Alberta and the North!

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and dispatch all aircraft on a daily basis
• Ensure compliance with company and Transport Canada regulations
• Check flight plans for completeness and accuracy
• Review and maintain flight logs and other reports
• Brief flight crews prior to departure and provide pilots with information essential to aviation safety
• Contact crew prior to flights to ensure awareness of upcoming flight schedule      
• Delay or cancel flights as warranted
• Manage and update charter logs, flight and flight duty times, pilot availability reports, and inspection schedules

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a dispatching role or similar position required
• Valid Air Operator Radio License considered an asset
• Transport Canada Flight Dispatch Generic Exams an asset
• Analytical and organized, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment
• Northern experience an asset
• Must be fully vaccinated and provide valid COVID-19 vaccination record (unless you have a legitimate recognized medical or religious reason for not getting vaccinated)

Working Conditions:

• Must be willing to relocate to Yellowknife, NT
• Shift work will be required

Additional Information:

Company Description

Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, has been delivering remote aviation solutions to our customers for over 20 years. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo, to transferring passengers, to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution when it comes to safe and reliable aviation support. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com 

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging. 

View our full Inclusion & Diversity statement here.

27 Yellowknife Airport, 100 Dickins Street, Yellowknife, NT