Crew Planner

CHc Group LLC; Sola; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Medical and insurance package

Social events

Job summary

CHC Helikopter Services in Sola near Stavanger is seeking a Crew Planner to join our Operations Control Centre. You will organize and coordinate crew resources to meet short- and long-term needs, ensuring schedules comply with regulations and budgets.

The role reports to the Manager, Crew Planning and offers learning opportunities within the organisation. You will work with operations colleagues to optimise planning, training, and reporting while maintaining cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field.
• Experience in crew planning or workforce planning.
• Experience with AIMS or similar planning system.
• Strong IT skills and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise crew resources across short- and long-term needs.
• Ensure crew schedules comply with company requirements, legislation and budgets.
• Maintain crew planning systems and prepare operational reports.
• Coordinate training requirements and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Norwegian and English fluency

Strong problem-solving

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related

Tools

AIMS or equivalent workforce planning system

General IT skills

Job description

Location: Sola, near Stavanger, Norway
Employment: Full-time | On-site

Crew Planner

Location: Sola, near Stavanger, Norway
Employment: Full-time | On-site

Join our Operations Control Centre

CHC Helikopter Services is looking for an organised and proactive Crew Planner to join our Operations Control Centre team in Sola, near Stavanger.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important part in the planning and coordination of crew resources within a dynamic aviation environment. You will support both short-term operational requirements and longer-term workforce planning, helping ensure that resources are deployed safely, effectively and cost-efficiently.

The position reports to the Manager, Crew Planning and offers opportunities for continued learning and development within the organisation.

What will you be doing?

As a Crew Planner, you will:

• Plan and optimise crew resources across both short-term and long-term requirements
• Ensure crew schedules comply with company requirements, applicable legislation and agreed budgets
• Maintain and take ownership of crew planning and scheduling systems
• Coordinate and follow up on training requirements
• Prepare operational reports and workforce statistics
• Support administrative activities, including invoicing, salary changes and holiday schedules
• Work closely with operational colleagues and other stakeholders to support effective service delivery

What are we looking for?

You will ideally have:

• A relevant bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Management or another related discipline
• Relevant practical experience that may compensate for the absence of formal qualifications
• Previous experience in crew planning, workforce planning, scheduling or people management
• Fluency in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken
• Experience using AIMS or a comparable workforce or crew planning system
• Strong general IT skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration and decision-making skills
• Good financial awareness and the ability to plan resources cost-effectively
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and a strong commitment to teamwork

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Previous experience within aviation
• Knowledge of, or experience working with, Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Experience of working in a fast-paced operational or safety-critical environment

Why join CHC Helikopter Services?

You will have the opportunity to:

• Join a dynamic organisation operating in a rewarding area of aviation
• Build your experience within an operational planning environment
• Access development opportunities within the organisation
• Receive a competitive salary and a generous medical and insurance package
• Participate in social and integration events
• Benefit from free on-site parking

Eligibility and working arrangements

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Sola, near Stavanger. Hybrid working is not available for this role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Norway and be able to meet any operational clearance or access requirements relevant to the position. As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be required to complete appropriate pre-employment screening and background checks, subject to applicable Norwegian legislation.