Flight Dispatcher

In-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Job Description

• Exercise co-authority operational control over flights in conjunction with the Pilot in Command in accordance with all Canadian and foreign regulations and WestJet policies and procedures.
• Analyze and interpret operational information including weather, NOTAM, aerodrome and runway suitability, navigation aids, communications facilities, en‑route and other constraints.
• Flight planning, including route analysis, calculation of fuel requirements, formulation, authorization and amendment of operational flight plans.
• File and amend flight plans with appropriate ATC facilities.
• Maintain Flight Watch over all flights within the sector of operation.
• Provide comprehensive flight crew briefings.
• Coordinate aircraft MEL and maintenance limitations with Maintenance Control.