Dispatcher

In the exciting and fast-paced aviation industry, there is much more happening than meets the eye. The truth is that the aviation industry offers career opportunities that extend beyond those you normally see during the in-flight experience. At PAL Airlines we recognize this bounty of opportunity and encourage our PALs to “Chart Your Course”, design your own career path and take charge of your career trajectory. As a part of the PAL group of companies PAL employees benefit from being part of a larger aviation network. Home to a wide range of business units, PAL employs world-class talent across operations throughout Canada, the Caribbean and the Middle East.  

We are currently recruiting for Dispatchers for our St. John’s, NL base!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Traffic Department regarding loads for various routes and flight segments 
• Liaise with the Manager of Flight Dispatch to maintain dispatch standard operating procedures;
• Perform Operational Flight Watch to determine if changes to operational and meteorological conditions may affect the safety of flights, track current flights, and brief pilot in command on changes where necessary;
• Develop, review, authorize, issue and revise, as required, the Operational Flight Plan for all flights in keeping with safety, regulatory and operational requirements and ensure on day of flight, that the Flight Dispatch function performs safe and efficient operational control in accordance with all Canadian and foreign governmental rules and regulations, company flight operating manuals and operational policies and procedures; 
• Responsible to complete, audit and retain flight documentation from all bases; 
• Initiate and coordinate airport handling to offline airports are required; 
• Authorize the release of an aircraft to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the Operational Flight Plan; 
• When requested, or deemed necessary, provide the Pilot-in-Command with a thorough and professional flight crew briefing; 
• Initiate accident alarm procedures and assess and issue Flight Incident Category Reports as required; 
• Provide crew scheduling functions as required;
• Provide direction to stations on passenger and other payload movements in the event of irregular operations; 
• In cooperation with commercial operations determine and initiate an alternate plan of operating during irregular operations to minimize the inconvenience to our customers and safety requirements; 
• Any other related duties.  

 Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated ability for quick thinking, sound judgment, and adaptability; 
• Proven ability to work under pressure; 
• Ability to receive and apply performance feedback; 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; 
• Currently hold a Type B dispatch license or have successfully written the Transport Canada dispatch generic exams are an asset, but it is not a prerequisite; 
• Currently holding an Industry Canada Restricted Radio certificate would be an asset.

 What PAL offers you:

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2024.

PAL Airlines is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you

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