Pilot Crew Resource Planning Analyst

Air Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian airline based in Toronto is looking for a Crew Resource Planning Analyst to optimize pilot Reserve Availability Periods (RAPs). This role involves evaluating pilot coverage, collaborating with Crew Schedulers, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. Applicants should have a university degree, relevant scheduling experience, and proficiency in tools such as MS Excel and Netline Crew. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, along with the flexibility to work shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours as required.
• Self-starter with task-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign Reserve Availability Periods (RAPs) for pilots.
• Evaluate pilot crew coverage requirements and adjust RAPs.
• Collaborate with Crew Schedulers to optimize reserve resources.

Skills

Crew scheduling practices

MS Excel

Collaboration within a team

Effective communication

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Netline Crew

ReportLink

IADP

Globe information system

Job description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Reporting to the Manager Block and RAP Administration, the Crew Resource Planning Analyst will be responsible for the optimal planning of reserve availability periods (RAPs) for all pilots on reserve. The position provides operational and system support to FOPs Crew Scheduling with a focus on RAP planning. This position plays a vital role in the success and the administration of pilot coverage requirements while adhering to contractual and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign monthly, weekly, and daily Reserve Availability Periods (RAPs) for pilots on all fleets and bases.
• On a daily basis, evaluate pilot crew coverage requirements and adjust pilot reserve availability periods as required.
• Provide effective and timely communication to pilots as it relates to scheduling or rescheduling of their RAPs.
• Collaborate with Crew Schedulers to strategically assign daily flying to reserve pilots, ensuring optimal utilization of reserve resources while adhering to contractual Best Fit provisions and maintaining effective RAP coverage across fleets and bases.
• Assign reserve schedules to newly qualified pilots, as well as those that are unblockable in PBS or are assigned a block out of seniority (BOS).
• Perform daily legality checks to ensure regulatory (CARs) and contractual (ALPA) compliance.
• Provide support to Block Administrators in the handling of various duties such as roster checks, pilot leaves of absences under Family Care, and ATLAS Grading.
• Provide Crew Scheduling management with risk assessment analysis for pilot reserve coverage.
• Participate in testing of new functionality in Crew Scheduling day of flight systems.
• Compile management information as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience
• Experience dealing with a 24/7 operational environment.
• Ability and willingness to work shift work
• Ability to produce and provide reports as required in relation to planning activities.
• Understanding of crew scheduling practices within a global airline.
• Works well with team members and promotes collaboration within a team setting.
• Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent and effective.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Netline Crew, ReportLink, IADP, and globe information system.
• Demonstrates the ability to cooperate with a variety of people and achieve results.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen knowledge base and proficiencies.
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours as required.
• Self-starter, task oriented.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.