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Avmax

Engineering - Electrical II

Calgary, AB · On-site

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component ... Prepare, revise, and check Flight Manual and Maintenance Manual Supplements. * Assist with ...

Envoy Air

Part-Time Ramp Service Agent

Calgary, AB

CA$20/hr

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How much do flight following jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight following in Alberta is $22.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is flight following?

A Flight Following job involves monitoring aircraft movements, ensuring flight plans are followed, and providing real-time operational support to pilots and dispatchers. Flight Followers track weather conditions, air traffic, and any potential issues that could affect a flight’s safety and efficiency. They communicate with crews, coordinate with air traffic control, and help manage schedules to ensure safe and timely operations. This role is essential in airline, cargo, and charter operations to maintain situational awareness and respond to developing conditions quickly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in flight following, and why are they important?

To thrive in Flight Following, you need a strong understanding of aviation operations, flight planning, and weather analysis, typically backed by relevant education or industry certifications. Familiarity with flight tracking systems, dispatch software, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) is crucial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills help you collaborate with pilots and respond to dynamic situations. These abilities are critical for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations.

What are the typical challenges faced by flight following professionals on a daily basis?

Flight Following professionals often handle rapidly changing weather conditions, unplanned route deviations, and last-minute operational changes, all while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining clear communication with pilots and dispatchers. The ability to quickly assess risk and adapt plans is crucial, as is maintaining situational awareness over multiple flights simultaneously. Teamwork and collaboration with dispatch, maintenance, and flight crews are integral to resolving issues efficiently. These challenges make the role dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy fast-paced, detail-oriented work.

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Flight Following jobs near you
Infographic showing various Flight Following job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,310 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Jetdesk Specialist

Aurora Jet Partners

Edmonton International Airport, AB • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Aurora Jet Partners is a growing, innovative, corporate aircraft ownership and management company. Our entrepreneurial spirit creates a unique and personal work environment for our staff.

Our Flight Coordination department is seeking a full time Jetdesk Specialist for our team. The Jetdesk operates as the hub between our corporate clients and flight operations. Jetdesk Specialists are responsible for all client related trip planning and services provisioning. Providing exemplary customer service to both our corporate clients and internal stakeholders is a key component of this unique role.

Key tasks include:

Client Trip Planning;

  • Accept booking requests via email, phone or online;
  • Aircraft scheduling;
  • Obtain trip planning information from clients including destination, passenger manifest, and any requests regarding catering, transportation, accommodations, etc.;
  • Work with crew schedules to minimize aircraft schedule and crew conflicts;
  • Arrange catering, transportation, and other incidentals requested by client;
  • Submit permit applications and ensure updated authorizations are available to aircraft and crew; and
  • Complete billing forms and forward to Finance.

Customer Service Focus

  • Review and update client preferences where appropriate.
  • Report on any service failures or anomalies that may have occurred during trip, including corrective action; and
  • Capture and submit receipts and other relevant information to Finance to ensure timely billing.

Flight Following

  • Receive, confirm and record communications from crew; confirm and record such information on the Trip Worksheet;
  • Monitor a flight's flight progress and provide operational information to the crew;
  • Monitor the status of destination airfields for weather and operational conditions, anticipating the requirement for services such as deicing and transportation, and assessing the impact of actual departure time and conditions on subsequent legs;
  • If irregular operations are identified, ensure flight crew & clients are aware;
  • Establish and maintain contact with service providers (e.g., customs authorities, FBOs and vendors) providing services at destination once an ETA has been determined;
  • Manage all communications between customers, service providers and AJP personnel involved in or supporting flight following; and
  • Verify post-trip information in AJP systems.


Our ideal candidate possesses:

  • Extensive aviation customer service experience;
  • Current aviation certification/licenses;
  • A minimum 2 years of related experience planning and organizing detailed private travel plans;
  • Flexibility to work in a 24/7 operating environment;
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
  • Ability to make critical decisions with limited information;

This workplace is located at the Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and requires a person with the ability to work varying shifts occurring between 6am and 10pm. We offer parking, a full benefit package and a company pension plan and three weeks of vacation.


Aurora Jet Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Closing Date: August 24, 2026

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