Specialist scheduling

Air Transat; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive travel privileges

Job summary

Air Transat is looking for a talented individual to contribute to the optimization of its flight schedules from its Montreal office. The role involves collaborating with various teams to design seasonal schedules, manage operational factors, and ensure strong communication within the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and at least 3 years of airline experience, with a solid command of both French and English. Join Air Transat and enjoy exclusive travel privileges and a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the airline industry.
• Strong ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment.
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal flight schedules in collaboration with Network Development teams.
• Update and maintain flight schedules using a scheduling tool.
• Coordinate schedule adjustments and communicate with stakeholders.
• Manage updates to codeshare and interline schedules.
• Optimize airport slots according to standards.
• Collaborate with operations teams for integration of constraints.
• Validate operational feasibility and optimize scheduling.
• Adjust planning due to operational disruptions.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Priority management

Knowledge of airline systems

MS Office proficiency

Learning new technologies

Education

Relevant degree in air transport management, logistics, business administration

Tools

NetLine

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team. Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day. Our dedication has earned us the title of the world's best leisure airline multiple times, and we’re just getting started.

Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.

Job Description

The incumbent contributes to the development and optimization of Air Transat’s flight schedule in the short to medium term (45‑day window and beyond), including codeshare agreements, while ensuring operational feasibility and schedule integrity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of seasonal flight schedule (summer and winter) in collaboration with the Network Development teams
• Update and maintain flight schedules in a scheduling tool (e.g., NetLine)
• Coordinate schedule adjustments and ensure their communication to internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and manage updates to codeshare and interline schedule
• Ensure management and optimization of airport slots in accordance with IATA standards and local regulations
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to integrate operational constraints (aircraft, crew, maintenance, airport)
• Validate operational feasibility and optimize short‑term scheduling (rotations, block times, connections, overall performance)
• Adjust planning in response to operational disruptions (delays, AOG, maintenance)

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in air transport management, logistics, business administration or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the airline industry (planning, scheduling or airline operations)
• Strong ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment
• Autonomy, initiative, and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Strong ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of airline operational systems and analytical tools
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with collaborative digital tools and AI (e.g., Copilot)
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) *

*Good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders in Quebec and internationally.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications, whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process.

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.