Crew Planner

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airline based in Abu Dhabi is looking for a professional to manage Pilot and Cabin Crew roster optimization. Applicants should possess a post-secondary education and at least 3 years of relevant experience in crew scheduling. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, improving roster efficiency, and enhancing crew satisfaction. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading airlines in alignment with its ambitious growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant Airline crew scheduling/planning.
• Relevant systems experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer roster optimisation to achieve efficient and compliant roster.
• Review Pilot and Cabin Crew roster fairness and productivity targets.
• Provide feedback on roster stability and satisfaction.

Skills

Roster optimization

Crew scheduling

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in related fields or equivalent work experience

Job description

Synopsis

Planning efficient and compliant Pilot and Cabin Crew Roster within the regulations of the GCAA, company policies and guidelines. Meeting all Flight Operations objectives to legally cover all sectors in the network operation with qualified crew

Accountabilities

• Administer roster optimisation, utilizing strategic approaches to achieve efficient, cost effective and fatigue risk managed roster for Pilot and Cabin crew while respecting the complexities of the GCAA rules and regulations.
• During roster optimization review Pilot and Cabin Crew roster fairness, productivity targets and operational robustness whilst balancing crew satisfaction,
• Analyse multiple optimised roster solutions; against departmental KPI’s while making recommendations to line manager on ideal roster solutions.
• Assignment of roster pre-assignments in an optimal manner (excluding training) in crew tracking system in preparation for the monthly roster optimization.
• Provide feedback to Pilots and Cabin crew on roster stability and roster satisfaction.
• Monitor email accounts and reply to both internal stakeholders and crewmembers in required timeframe.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education (i.e. diploma, degree and/or courses in related fields or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant Airline crew scheduling/planning; with relevant systems experience.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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