Ashlyn Babiak
About Ashlyn Babiak
Ashlyn Babiak is a Flight Dispatcher with extensive experience in aviation management, currently working at Cargojet and D.B. Aviation Ltd. in Ontario, Canada, where she has demonstrated strong operational capabilities and strategic decision-making skills.
Work at Cargojet
Ashlyn Babiak has been employed at Cargojet as a Flight Dispatcher since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient flight operations. She has successfully obtained a company-specific license within three months of her onboarding. Babiak played a significant role in managing record-high volumes and worldwide ETOPS charters during the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating flights to various international destinations including Shanghai, Narita, London Heathrow, and Brussels. Her work involves identifying and communicating operational opportunities and restrictions, including weather and aircraft performance.
Education and Expertise
Ashlyn Babiak holds an Advanced Diploma in Aviation Management from Georgian College, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also completed Flight Dispatcher Training in 2018, focusing on Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. Additionally, she is pursuing further education in Web Development at Zero To Mastery Academy since 2021. Babiak has been studying Aviation at Spectrum Airways, where she is working towards her Private Pilot Licence. Her educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of aviation operations and management.
Background
Babiak's career in aviation began with her studies at Nelson High School, after which she pursued various specialized training programs. She has been working in the aviation industry since 2016, starting as a Flight Follower at D.B. Aviation Ltd. in Burlington, Ontario. Her experience in both roles has allowed her to develop a strong foundation in flight operations and dispatching, contributing to her effectiveness in her current position at Cargojet.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ashlyn Babiak has demonstrated strategic decision-making skills, optimizing factors such as fuel efficiency and load maximization to enhance on-time performance. She has effectively arranged custom clearances, permits, and landing rights for ad hoc flights, showcasing her organizational and negotiation skills. Babiak's meticulous analysis and prompt communication have prevented potential emergency situations, leading to improvements in ATC oversight and changes in ATIS and NOTAM communications.