Licensed Dispatcher

Employment Type: Hourly Full-time. This position is on a modified work schedule.

Reporting to the Manager, Operational Control, a Licensed Dispatcher is responsible for all technical aspects of flight planning for all aircraft and works closely with the pilot-in-command to ensure that flights are safely and efficiently planned and monitored in accordance with established standards and regulations. This position ensures that operations are conducted in compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).

What you'll do

• Analyze weather, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) aerodrome conditions, navigation aids, communications, facilities, and other operational factors that may affect flight operations.
• Develop, authorize, and issue operational flight plans, including route analysis, fuel requirements, and required air traffic control (ATC) filings.
• Maintain flight watch, provide flight crew briefings, and communicate revisions to operational flight plans to the pilot-in-command as required.
• Coordinate aircraft minimum equipment list (MEL) and maintenance limitations with Maintenance Control and communicate information related to irregular operations to appropriate contacts.
• Monitor changing weather and operating conditions, providing recommendations on delays, cancellations, constraints, and operational opportunities, while performing additional duties outlined in the Company Operations Manual (COM) and Dispatch Manual.

What you'll bring

• Candidates are required to be 21 years of age or older in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations.
• Successful completion of Transport Canada Flight Dispatcher exams (FDMET and FDOPS).
• 2-3 years of work experience within an aviation operations department, preferably dispatch experience in Type A or Type B operational control systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Air Operator Radio Licence.
• Ability to work a flexible shift schedule, including early mornings, late nights, holidays, and emergency call-ins.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and aviation communication systems/equipment.

What you'll get

The training rate for this role is $24.00 per hour. Upon successful dispatch competency check (DCC), the rate of pay for this position will start at $28.15 per hour.

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:

• Group benefits (cost shared): Life Insurance, Extended Health, Dental, Vision, and more.
• RRSP contribution matching.
• Annual wellness allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Travel benefits: MyIDTravel for access to standby/non-revenue flights with large domestic and international partners
• Paid leave entitlement:
• • Vacation starting at 15 days (6%) per year
  • Up to 10 days of paid medical leave per year
  • Up to 3 days of paid personal leave per year

Apply by November 13, 2026.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the hiring process. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants. As an Indigenous-owned business, we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience and are dedicated to building a respectful environment for learning, collaboration, and growth.

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaties 6, 8, and 10, as well as other non-Treaty First Nations and Métis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected.