Job Category:

Crew Planning & Scheduling

POSITION PURPOSE

Compiles, selects, correlates and analyzes current flight schedule to provide safe, dependable, efficient and legal crew coverage for all flight segments to be flown each month. Oversees multiple runs and works with union committees on selecting pairing runs to cover each month’s operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 

Provides assistance in overseeing the development of monthly trip sequences and bid lines to efficiently utilize all crewmembers in total support of the flight schedule.  Ensures trip pairings and crew routings minimize flight schedule coverage problems and operating costs. Coordinates with Director of Crew Resources in determining flight hours on proposed schedules for each base and makes staffing recommendations.Identifies areas where efficiency, safety and operational reliability can be improved by modifying pairing optimization software rules and solution attributes.Coordinates and communicates with Union Scheduling Committees and crewmembers regarding the methodology of the pairings and works with the unions to construct the monthly pairings.Establishes and maintains effective communication with Market Planning regarding future aircraft schedules.Analyzes and provides recommendations on structural changes such as crew domiciles that will improve productivity, efficiency and operational performance as it relates to the scheduling of crews.Coordinates hotel volume and requirements with crew accommodations provider for the initial monthly award.Provides analysis on beneficial changes in contractual issues to improve crewmember efficiency.Develops presentation and debrief materials for senior and executive level leadership regarding recommendations based on pairing scenarios.Trains Crew Planners on how to use the pairing optimization software and the strategy on knowing what levers to adjust and what runs are best to use for a monthly solution.Assists in monthly bid award process.Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.Performs other duties as assigned or required.
 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.At least three years related experience. Knowledge of airline operations and federal regulations.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.Strong organization and statistical skills needed to extract, organize, analyze and report findings from complex datasets.Must be able to work with minimal supervision.Confidentiality and excellent attention to detail and strong time management and prioritization skillsMust be able to work extra hours when necessaryAbility to work with all levels of management and labor representatives.Demonstrate effective communication skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in related field.Computer programming skills are a plusFour years of previous planning experience, or a combination of education and experience. Familiarity with Crew Optimization software (such as Jeppesen, S3RUS, Cygnus). Knowledge of Sabre CrewTrac and Sabre FLICA preferred. Strong background in analysis of crew schedule solutions with the ability to provide strategic recommendations to management

LANGUAGE SKILLS
            Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
             and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively
             before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
            Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
             limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
             diagram, or schedule form.

DECISION MAKING

Makes decisions daily on use of resources, performance and budgets.  Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound decisions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to move about the work environment. 

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 10% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays and overnight travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.