In-Flight Crew Connections · 6 days ago
Director of Pt121 Crew Scheduling
In-Flight Crew Connections is hiring for a Director of Crew Scheduling with a leading U.S. airline operator. This role provides leadership and oversight of the Crew Scheduling department, ensuring compliance with regulations and operational efficiency while establishing strategic goals for the team.
Responsibilities
Oversee the daily scheduling requirements of all crew members and responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable FAA regulations, Collective Bargaining Agreements, flight crew qualifications, and policies and standards established by The Airlines
Establish strategic goals and direction for the Crew Scheduling team
Identify and anticipate operational disruptions and solve them in an active manner. Monitor developing situations and communicate constraints to appropriate workgroups and escalate when needed
Partner with Director of Integrated Operations Center (IOC) during irregular operations (IROP) to develop and execute a recovery plan to mitigate further schedule impact and coordinate with all necessary departments, including third party vendors
Establish monthly staffing grids to provide the best crew staffing possible
Establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with ALPA and AFA union leadership to discuss requested improvements, concerns or gain clarity on agreements to provide short and long-term solutions to problems
Participate as a Company designee of the ALPA/AFA Grievance Review Committee
Assist with contract negotiations and provide analysis of proposed contractual changes
Drive improvements in the daily operation with working relationships through cross-functional problem solving and collaboration with Flight Operations, Inflight, training and all other operational departments
Direct the development and revision of the Crew Scheduling Policies and Procedures Manuals
Ensure that all hotel rooms are confirmed monthly, including any anticipated additional daily rooms blocks
Provide direction for development and continuous improvement of systems, programs and applications used by the Crew Scheduling team
Provide leadership, coaching, direction, motivation, and supervision of direct reports
Appraise performance, provide feedback, take corrective action, and oversee training and development of the team
Promote quality customer service with all crew members
Responsible for the quality of the Scheduling/Reporting System and to assess the impact of changes made to the controls in Scheduling/Reporting System
Has the authority to establish and modify policies, procedures, instructions, and information for the Scheduling/Reporting System
Collaborate with Crew Pay and other departments to develop and improve procedures in the crew managing system regarding pay
Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in crew scheduling or crew planning is required as well as previous experience in managing a crew scheduling or related department
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in a crew management system and Microsoft Office software
Ability to speak/read/write in English
If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Benefits
Travel privileges with a leading US Airline’s global network
A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
401(k) with company match
Profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage
Premium dental coverage
Vision plan options
Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
Family planning and fertility treatment
LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional
Company
In-Flight Crew Connections
In-Flight Crew Connections specializes in contract staffing, recruiting, human resources and payroll services in the aviation industry.
Funding
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