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Flight Dispatch Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Reporting into the Manager Transport or Manager Dispatch. Creating schedules to manage the service ... customers' flight schedules, local airport rules and national guidelines 5. Acts as a point of ...

AME

Calgary, AB · On-site

Communicate with Dispatch / Ops for flight details and changes * Advise on any potential downtime to the aircraft * Evaluate Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, Service Letters and SIL'

Critical Care Paramedics

Edmonton, AB · On-site

CA$58.30 - CA$65.91/hr

... relevant dispatch centres, hospital staff, and others to ensure relevant information is collected and proper treatment is administered. The Flight Paramedic, practices with medical skills and ...

... relevant dispatch centres, hospital staff, and others to ensure relevant information is collected and proper treatment is administered. The Flight Paramedic, practices with medical skills and ...

Flight Dispatch information

What is a Flight Dispatcher?

A Flight Dispatcher is a licensed aviation professional responsible for planning and monitoring the progress of an aircraft journey. They work alongside pilots to ensure flights are conducted safely and efficiently by preparing flight plans, checking weather conditions, calculating fuel requirements, and coordinating with air traffic control. Flight Dispatchers play a critical role in flight safety, as they have the authority to delay or cancel flights if conditions are unsafe. Their work is essential for the smooth operation of airlines and the safety of passengers and crew.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Flight Dispatcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Dispatcher, you need a solid understanding of aviation regulations, meteorology, flight planning, and typically an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate or equivalent qualification. Familiarity with flight planning software, weather tracking systems, and communication tools is essential for daily operations. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you manage complex scenarios and coordinate with pilots and ground crews. These skills are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations under varying and sometimes challenging conditions.

How do Flight Dispatchers typically collaborate with pilots and air traffic controllers during daily operations?

Flight Dispatchers work closely with pilots before each flight to review weather conditions, flight plans, and any potential operational challenges. Throughout the flight, they maintain communication with pilots to provide updates on weather, route changes, or emergencies. Dispatchers also coordinate with air traffic controllers to ensure flight plans are compliant with regulations and adjust routes as necessary for safety and efficiency. This teamwork is essential for maintaining smooth and safe airline operations.

What is the difference between Flight Dispatch vs Flight Operations Coordinator?

AspectFlight DispatchFlight Operations Coordinator
CertificationsFAA Dispatch License, relevant aviation certificationsTypically no specific certifications, but knowledge of aviation operations required
Work EnvironmentAirlines, charter companies, flight planning officesAirlines, corporate flight departments, operations centers
ResponsibilitiesPlanning flights, weather analysis, flight release, complianceCoordinating flight schedules, communication between departments, logistical support

Flight Dispatch and Flight Operations Coordinator roles often overlap in airline operations, but Flight Dispatch primarily focuses on flight planning and regulatory compliance, while Flight Operations Coordinators handle broader logistical and communication tasks. Both roles are essential for safe and efficient flight operations, with Flight Dispatch requiring specific certifications and a focus on flight release procedures.

Infographic showing various Flight Dispatch job openings in Alberta as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

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Job description

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.

Reporting into the Manager Transport or Manager Dispatch.

Creating schedules to manage the service delivery of catering by Drivers and Loaders and performance manage teams to ensure maximum efficiency.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Interfaces with the Customers' schedules and airport information in real time, optimizing the allocation of workloads to the Drivers / Loaders in accordance with these requirements, safely meeting on time performance Circulates the above requirements throughout the organization as required 3. Highlights to the management team issues relating to customer schedule adherence, airside health and safety incidents and or resource allocations 4. Monitors airside activities to ensure compliance to the customers' flight schedules, local airport rules and national guidelines

5. Acts as a point of contact between Gate Gourmet airside operations and Airport / Customer Operations Teams

6. Compliance with the regulations (Security / Country / Safety / Company Rules and Procedures)

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred

  • High School diploma required

Work Experience:

  • Experience of managing teams ideally in the airline industry

  • Previous experience of working in a role where strong attention to detail and accuracy was essential.

  • 2+ years general work experience in an office or warehouse facility

  • 1-year experience directing the work of others

  • 1-2 years shipping/receiving experience preferred

Job Skills:

  • Detail oriented

  • Project management experience

  • Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task

  • Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required

  • Able to work with little supervision

Language / Communication Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required

  • Able to work with little supervision

  • Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills in English

  • Change Agent

  • Fluency in English is required. Other languages a plus.

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Canada - Edmonton unit

Type of Employment: Full time

Travel %: 0

Exemption Classification: Exempt/Non-Exempt

Internal Relationships: various departments within the organization

External Relationships: Contractors, construction vendors, project management firms

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regularly stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during shifts. Must be to lift, pull, push, and move products, equipment, and supplies daily. There may be physical discomfort due to temperature in production area, coolers, and freezers

Other verbiage: Normal standing, walking, reaching, lifting, kneeling, climbing of stairs and ladders, driving, and flying as a passenger on commercial airlines

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