HEAD OF GROUND ROSTERING

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines; Ullensaker; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Discounts on brands and airport travel

Job summary

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines is seeking a strategic Head of Ground Rostering to lead rostering for ground operations and to drive forecasting, development, and performance across ARN, CPH and OSL. You will coach a high‑performing analysts team and partner with Ground Operations, Resource Management, and People & Culture to secure optimal rosters.

You will report to Head of Production Planning Ground and contribute to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and frontline support.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional projects.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in operational planning, preferably in aviation or transport.
• University degree in logistics, transport or engineering is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and basic knowledge of one Scandinavian language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rostering process for ground operations.
• Lead the qualification forecasts for ground operations.
• Manage, develop, and coach a team of analysts located in ARN, CPH and OSL.
• Ensure alignment with planning teams and stakeholders in Ground Operations.
• Monitor planning performance and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with labour agreements, regulatory requirements and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team development

Stakeholder management

Change management

Planning & scheduling

Decision making

Communication skills

Unions experience

English fluency

Scandinavian language basics

Education

University degree in logistics, transport or engineering

Job description

Head of Ground Rostering

Do you thrive in fast-paced operational environments where every decision matters?

Are you someone who connects strategy with day-to-day execution and enjoys optimizing complex resource flows?

If so, the role of Head of Ground Rostering may be the perfect fit for you. In this role, you will lead our Scandinavian rostering resources for ground operations, ensuring the right people, with the right skills, are in the right place at the right time. You will lead a dedicated team and collaborate closely with other departments in Resource Management, Operations, People & Culture, and other cross-functional units.

The role reports to Head of Production Planning Ground.

We value collaboration, accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement, always with a strong focus on operational excellence and frontline support.

Challenges You Will Work On

• Lead the rostering process for ground operations.
• Lead the qualification forecasts for ground operations.
• Manage, develop, and coach a team of analysts at ARN, CPH and OSL.
• Secure alignment by collaborating with the other teams within the planning process as well as stakeholders in Ground Operations.
• Monitor and analyse planning performance, identifying areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with labour agreements, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

The Team

You will be part of the Ground Production Planning organization and work closely with other Resource Management teams, Ground Operations, People & Culture, and other key stakeholders across SAS. The Rostering team consists of 6 high-performance employees with different backgrounds and located in Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Together, you will ensure efficient resource planning and high-quality roster delivery that supports operational performance and frontline excellence.

To be successful we believe you have

• Strategic and operational thinking.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience of team development.
• Solid decision-making skills under pressure.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Stakeholder management and influence.
• Experience in change management and adaptability.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with and being comfortable collaborating with unions both in situations with agreement and disagreement.
• Ability to interpret and apply labour regulations and agreements.
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Basic knowledge in one of the Scandinavian languages.

Our ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional projects, and minimum 2 years of experience in operational planning, preferably within aviation or transport sectors. A university degree within logistics, transport or engineering is highly desirable.

Why SAS?

At SAS, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international, fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. Working with us comes with a variety of benefits, including:

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS.
• Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals.

Our Culture at SAS

At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team, you’ll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals, recognize each other's contributions, and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe, sustainable, and punctual execution, and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS.

Additional information

Last day for application is 2026-09-20. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR regulations.

• Position: Full-time (100%)
• Location: Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Oslo Airport or Copenhagen Airport.
• You will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager.
• Travel within Scandinavia will be required.
• A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security classified. If you are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process.

Should you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact hiring manager, Head of Production Planning Ground, Elin Andersson, at [e-mail].