AAC Flight Crew Planner

Aloha Air Cargo; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 34,095 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Tuition assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Aloha Air Cargo in Honolulu is seeking a Flight Crew Planner to report to the Director of Flight Operations. The role covers all aspects of crew planning and scheduling in accordance with FAA regulations, the CBA, and company policies, with duties including building monthly pilot bid lines, coordinating bids, and maintaining rosters.

The position requires at least 1 year of logistical scheduling experience, 5 years in aviation, familiarity with Part 121 FAA regulations, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year of logistical personnel scheduling experience.
• Minimum 5 years in aviation and knowledge of Part 121 FAA Regulations preferred.
• Experience with Crew Management Software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building monthly pilot bid lines and schedules for all bases and fleets.
• Coordinate bidding process and awarding of bid lines with Chief Pilot approval.
• Schedule crewmembers to meet flight time and duty restrictions; manage rosters and bidding.
• Assist with daily crew scheduling duties and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Crew Scheduling

Logistical Planning

FAA Regulations (Part 121)

Crew Management Software

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crew Management Software

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Flight Crew Planner is directly responsible to the Director of Flight Operations for performing all aspects of Crew Planning and Scheduling in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Company policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be capable of performing each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

DUTIES

1. Assist in building monthly pilot bid lines and schedules for all bases and fleets in compliance with applicable union agreements, Company policy, and FAA regulations.
2. Coordinates the bidding process and awarding of bid lines with the approval of the Chief Pilot or his designee.
3. Schedule crewmembers effectively to achieve optimum results for the Company and meet flight time and duty restrictions.
4. Works with the Manager of Pilot Training to ensure crew assignments from training have minimal impact on flight coverage.
5. Prepares and maintains daily and monthly rosters and documents associated with the crewmember scheduling and bidding process.
6. Book travel and accommodations when necessary.
7. Determine feasibility of executing scheduled trips and accommodating new trip requests based on overall network availability, crew availability and/or operational limitations on specific aircraft assignments.
8. Assist with Crew Scheduling daily duties.
9. Must be self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision within established and contractually compliant deadlines.
10. Exhibit strong organizational, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
11. Able to handle demands of the job while maintaining life/work balance, willing to work various hours, holidays, nights, and weekend to cover vacation for other planner(s).
12. Ability to understand and work at an abstract level and utilize technology as a tool to solve complex scheduling problems.
13. Must possess leadership, command presence, sophistication, and the maturity necessary to support the activities in the Crew Resource department.
14. Must be willing to travel to Company bases as needed, typically one week at a time, roughly 3 times per Calendar year.
15. Take an active role in promoting positive attitudes toward culture, core values, compliance, and safety within Aloha Air Cargo.
16. Implement policies, goals, and accomplish additional duties as assigned by the Director of Flight Operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test, 5‑year background check, 10‑year criminal history check and security threat assessment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1‑year Logistical Personnel Scheduling experience required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Aviation industry and knowledge of Part 121 FAA Regulations is preferred.
• Experience with Crew Management Software preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to prioritize duties under pressure and meet contractual deadlines.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must have ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from crewmembers and management with tact and professionalism.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Exceptional math skills are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to use their hands and fingers for computer input.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

COMPENSATION

This position has a starting range of $24.75 to $28.00 per hour.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and vision.
• Company‑provided benefits such as life insurance, short and long‑term disability, and an employee assistance program.
• Competitive 401k match program with zero vesting period.
• Annual bonus and salary review programs.
• Competitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidays.
• Reimbursement benefits for fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annually.
• Plus, other employee benefits and appreciation events throughout the year.

DISCLOSURE

The intent of this Description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please email .

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