Flight Dispatcher

Join us in making vacation dreams come true!

Are you searching for a fun, passionate, travel loving team? -Sunwing has the EPIC work culture you have been searching for. We are currently looking for a Flight Dispatcher to join us in making vacation dreams come true. As the Flight Dispatcher you have the responsibility of exercising safe and efficient operational control over Sunwing Airlines flights in conjunction with the pilot-in-command. The position reports to the Chief Dispatcher and will be located in Toronto, ON. Apply now and have your career soar to new heights - under out wing!

Work Perks:

• Great travel perks!
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Matching Program
• Growth opportunities
• Open concept, collaborative workspace
• Opportunity to give back through our social responsibility initiatives
• See for yourself! @sunwinglife

What You'll Do:

• Authorizing the release of an aircraft to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the OFP
• Analyzing operational conditions and identifying any opportunities that may benefit or restrict operational capabilities, inclusive of, but not limited to, weather conditions, ATC and aircraft performance
• Exercising Operational Control on a co-authority basis with the PIC and for the joint responsibility of the safe and efficient planning and monitoring of a flight
• Performing operational flight watch and determining when changes to the OFP are required or when meteorological conditions may affect the safety of flights within a prescribed area or on assigned routes, and for communicating those changes to the operating Flight Crew as required
• Analyzing operational and meteorological conditions to evaluate and determine the most efficient and safe minimum fuel requirement
• Providing the PIC with a thorough and professional Flight Crew briefing, covering all significant information which may impact the operation of his flight
• Obtaining, interpreting, and maintaining current flight and field condition reports to provide Flight Crews with the latest operational information
• Monitoring meteorological conditions, current and forecast along the routes and at the airports (including alternates) where flight operations are scheduled
• Keeping abreast of changing conditions and notifying Flight Crews via the most expeditious means of any conditions that may affect the safety of the flight
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Must have passed both of the Transport Canada generic examinations, Meteorology and Operations
• Must hold a Restricted Radio Telephone Operators Certificate
• Previous experience as a Fight Dispatcher within a complex airline operations is an asset

Environment and Scope:

• Will be required to work 12 hour 4 on 4 off day and night shifts, evenings and weekends in the Operations Centre
• Willing to work in a fast paced, detail orientated environment

About Us:

We are looking for candidates who are EPIC (entrepreneurial, passionate, innovative, and customer-centric) to join our team and help deliver our purpose "passionate people making vacation dreams come true".

We thank all who apply however only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted.

At Sunwing, diversity is important to us, follow this link: https://rb.gy/uqytsl to learn about how Diversity and Inclusion has always been, and continues to be, a top priority for us. We are proud that our workforce is made up of passionate people from all experiences and backgrounds. We are also committed to employment equity and to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. We welcome applications from everyone. We will accommodate all applicants throughout the hiring process. If you are an individual who requires accommodation to apply to this position, please email arozario@sunwing.ca