Dispatcher in Training

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (Onsite)
Starting Salary: $28.37/hour
Branch: Crew Planning, Scheduling and Administration
Category: Unionized (CALDA)
Job-type: Permanent

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

It's important to know that

• Flight dispatching impacts flight success:
  You play a vital role in making sure flights take off safely and on time by coordinating with pilots, monitoring flight conditions and managing operational control.
• Operations move quickly:
  Expect a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment due to changing operations.
• Collaboration is essential--but so is independence:
  You'll mostly work alone, but you will always have your team and supervisor available for your assistance.

• Share responsibility with pilots for flight safety under a Type A Operational Control System.
• Develop, review, authorize, and revise Operational Flight Plans alongside the Pilot In Command.
• Conduct Operational Flight Watch, assess safety-impacting changes, and communicate updates to pilots.
• Analyze operational conditions affecting flight performance, including weather, facilities, and Air Traffic Control.
• Ensure compliance with Aircraft Operating Manual, Minimum Equipment List, Flight Dispatch Manual, and regulations.
• Provide pilots with real-time updates necessary for safe flight operations.
• Maintain expertise in airports, runways, airways, and navigational aids for assigned areas, including the Flight Dispatch Manual, Flight Operations Manual and Jeppesen Enroute and Airport Charts.
• Communicate flight plan requirements to Air Traffic Control Services.
• Monitor and provide flight crews with up-to-date operational field condition reports.
• Collaborate with Chief Duty Dispatcher and System Operations Control on flight operations and incident management.
• Perform duties prioritizing safety, compliance, and effective communication.

• Air Canada Flight Dispatchers are required to be qualified in accordance with CAR 705 and CASS 725;
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must have Transport Canada exams FDOPS and FDMETS completed and active;
• Hold a Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A);
• Have a current valid passport;
• Good decision-making ability in high pressure situations;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills;
• Demonstrated ability to keep and monitor records effectively;
• Capable of working under pressure without close supervision;
• Experience with conflict resolution and problem solving;
• Good communication skills, verbal and written;
• Proficiency with PC (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint), an asset;
• Post secondary education is an asset;
• Previous airline operational experience, an asset;
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment;
• Candidates must be available for shift work in a 24/7 operational environment, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays;
• Ability to meet Air Canada medical standards through a medical examination.

• Financial benefits:
  
  Pension program, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Profit Sharing.
• Wellbeing & health benefits:
  Health, dental, and life insurance for you and your family (if necessary).
• Recognition:
  Air Canada's recognition program (Shine) allows you to recognize and be recognized for those outstanding moments.
• Travel privileges: A generous employee travel program for you and other eligible once you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. This includes, but is not limited to standby travel, hotel & car rental…