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Omni Air International (OAI) · 2 days ago

Flight Planning Analyst

Omni Air International is a private airline providing tailored passenger and government charter services. The Flight Planning Analyst will be responsible for analyzing historical data to ensure the production of safe and cost-effective flight schedules, while interacting with various departments to coordinate flight planning activities.

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Responsibilities

Interact with both Government and Commercial Marketing groups, System Planner, System Controllers, and Flight Dispatchers to provide flight plans, routings, and over flight for proposed trips
Review flight plan requests from Marketing and System Planning
Research airfield suitability such as runway length, width, pavement strength, special airports, fire and rescue capabilities
Review OPS program for performance at airport selected
Input estimate for winds, temperature, and altimeter settings into OPS program
Review Jeppesen JetPlanner program to run flight plan information based on performance numbers obtained from OPS computer
Identify which countries that cannot be over flown, and input into flight planning process
Utilize the FPR (Flight Plan Request) system to analyze safety of all potential flights to be operated
During the planning stages of the flight: review and discuss with Director of Operations, Director of Safety, Director of Operations Planning & Flight Dispatch, Fleet Managers, and Manager of Crew Scheduling items such as crew safety, crew flow/change, aircraft and airport security, Flight crew restrictions along with other operational items
Update OPS computers software for performance, weight, balance, and airport database
Monitor FMS aircraft database
Obtain permits required for each country that Omni is scheduled to overfly
Maintain validity of permit
Change to schedule, aircraft, or routing could invalidate permits
Assist Planning by coordinating and scheduling all customer requirements in AIMS
Evaluate aircraft and schedule all customer requirements in AIMS
Relay information and coordinate via email, phone, Instant Message, or by updating aircraft information through Airline Information Management System (AIMS)
Implement required changes, coordinating and advising senior personnel as necessary
Analyze requirements having potential impact on flights and relays
Disseminate information to operating departments, supporting agencies, marketing, department manager, senior leadership as appropriate
Work closely with Director Operations Planning & Flight Dispatch, Manager of Operations Planning, System Controllers, and Dispatchers during daily operations to include irregular operations
Obtain Dispatch input to plan minimal effects of long-term aircraft schedule
Conduct necessary coordination and contingency planning in response to: delays, changes, cancellations, or redirection from higher Company authority
Review and recommend most efficient options to optimize system resources in meeting customer requirements
Routinely discuss and address planning work methods, problems, and answer operational questions
Provide daily planning input at senior management briefings as required
Examine and recommend changes to improve quality and efficiency of daily operational plan and execution of daily schedule plan

Qualification

Jeppesen JetPlannerFlight PlanningFAA Dispatch licenseMicrosoft ExcelAIMSMulti-taskingCommunication skillsOrganizational abilityAttention to detail

Required

Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word
Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
Possess good organizational ability
Ability to multi-task, and think quickly and efficiently
Must be trusted with confidential information
Ability to work under extreme pressure, meet tight deadlines, while maintaining detail and accuracy
Possess good communication skills, both written and oral
Must be able to pass a 10-year Background/Criminal check and pre-employment drug screen
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
High school diploma or GED

Preferred

Experience with Jeppesen's JetPlanner and eLink
FAA Dispatch license
Pilot experience

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Company paid life insurance
401K with company match
Employee assistance program and more!

Company

Omni Air International (OAI)

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From our start in 1993, we built our airline on reliability -- in our exceptional fleet, in our precise operations and, most of all, in our people.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2018-11-09Acquired
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