Assistant Manager - Roster Escalations

IndiGo; Gurgaon; Sur place; INR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IndiGo in Gurgaon is seeking an Assistant Manager – Roster Escalations to manage day‑to‑day pilot roster escalations, ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely closure. You will coordinate with Crew Planning, OCC, Flight Operations, and Scheduling QA to ensure timely and effective resolution of escalations.

Monthly roster performance reviews will require analysing KPIs such as stability, fatigue indicators, and fairness metrics, with root-cause analysis and actionable improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in airline operations, crew planning, rostering, OCC, or flight operations support.
• Strong knowledge of FDTL, FRMS, and roster planning principles.
• Proficiency with crew scheduling systems and MS Office tools.

Responsabilités

• Manage and resolve pilot roster escalations within defined SLAs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Perform quality checks on roster changes and day‑of‑operations adjustments to maintain standardisation and minimise errors.
• Ensure adherence to FDTL, FRMS, network rules, and internal rostering guidelines across all roster actions.
• Liaise with Crew Planning, OCC, Flight Operations, and Scheduling QA to ensure timely and effective closure of escalations.
• Track and analyse escalation trends to identify systemic issues, recurring patterns, and process gaps.
• Conduct monthly roster performance reviews, analysing KPIs such as roster stability, planning-rule adherence, fatigue indicators, international layover distribution, fairness metrics, and escalation volume.
• Identify root causes and propose actionable solutions to resolve systemic rostering issues and improve overall roster quality.
• Implement approved improvements in coordination with cross‑functional teams, monitor impact, and ensure sustained effectiveness.
• Prepare monthly dashboards, insights, and reports for Scheduling QA leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure audit readiness for all roster changes and escalation records.
• Contribute to the enhancement of rostering tools, processes, SOP standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Drive roster quality improvement initiatives, enhancing crew satisfaction, predictability, and reducing unplanned revisions or duty disruptions.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Outils

MS Office

Crew scheduling systems

Description du poste

The Assistant Manager – Roster Escalations is responsible for managing and resolving day‑to‑day pilot roster escalations, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely closure. This role serves as a crucial link between Crew Planning, Scheduling QA, Flight Operations, and OCC, maintaining roster integrity, operational efficiency, and crew satisfaction. The position also contributes to data‑driven improvements through monthly roster performance reviews and actionable solution recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in airline operations, crew planning, rostering, OCC, or flight operations support
• Strong knowledge of FDTL, FRMS, and roster planning principles
• Prior experience in handling crew queries, escalations, or operational disruptions preferred
• Proficiency with crew scheduling systems and MS Office tools

Skill Set

• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage high‑volume workloads
• High attention to detail with strong compliance orientation
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools
• Effective stakeholder management and cross‑functional coordination skills

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve pilot roster escalations within defined SLAs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Perform quality checks on roster changes and day‑of‑operations adjustments to maintain standardisation and minimise errors.
• Ensure adherence to FDTL, FRMS, network rules, and internal rostering guidelines across all roster actions.
• Liaise with Crew Planning, OCC, Flight Operations, and Scheduling QA to ensure timely and effective closure of escalations.
• Track and analyse escalation trends to identify systemic issues, recurring patterns, and process gaps.
• Conduct monthly roster performance reviews, analysing key KPIs such as roster stability, planning-rule adherence, fatigue indicators, international layover distribution, fairness metrics, and escalation volume.
• Identify root causes and propose actionable solutions to resolve systemic rostering issues and improve overall roster quality.
• Implement approved improvements in coordination with cross‑functional teams, monitor impact, and ensure sustained effectiveness.
• Prepare monthly dashboards, insights, and reports for Scheduling QA leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure audit readiness for all roster changes and escalation records.
• Contribute to the enhancement of rostering tools, processes, SOP standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Drive roster quality improvement initiatives, enhancing crew satisfaction, predictability, and reducing unplanned revisions or duty disruptions.

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