Aircraft Scheduler - 3rd Shift

Tradewind Aviation; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Voluntary insurance plans

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Standby travel on scheduled flights

Discounted standby travel on major and

growth opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Aviation is seeking a Scheduler to maximize fleet utilization and support the Sales team by checking crew and aircraft availability. The role requires adapting to a rapidly changing environment, scheduling new trips, and coordinating changes to ensure on-time operations from its Oxford, CT base.

Candidates should have 6+ months aviation scheduling experience, familiarity with scheduling software, and the ability to handle frequent changes.

Qualifications

• 6+ months aviation experience as an Aircraft Scheduler.
• Experience in aviation scheduling software.
• FAA dispatch license preferred.
• Ability to handle frequent changes.
• Capable of working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a culture of total client service, focused on anticipating client needs and exceeding expectations.
• Monitor current flights and ensure proceeding trips are not delayed.
• Schedule new trips and maximize crew/aircraft schedule efficiency.
• Coordinate trip changes with Client Services and provide trip availability to Sales.
• Ensure compliance with FARs and company policies.
• Assist with crew training and build new scheduled service flights as needed.

Skills

Stress management

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Aviation scheduling software

Job description

Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.

For more details visit www.flytradewind.com

Shift Schedule:

8pm- 6am EST

Onsite in Oxford, CT

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE / ROLE

Tradewind Aviation is looking for a Scheduler. The Scheduler’s primary responsibility is to maximize the efficient utilization of Tradewind Aviation’s entire fleet of aircraft. The Scheduler supports the Sales team by checking availability of crew and aircraft to meet demand. Once trips are booked, the Scheduler is responsible for continuously ensuring the most efficient use of resources to deliver top-level service to Tradewind Aviation’s customers in a rapidly changing environment. Must be flexible with work schedule and able to work weekends and holidays. Also, must be able to travel quarterly to Tradewind headquarters in Oxford, CT.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a culture of total client service, focused on anticipating client needs and exceeding their expectations.
• Identify safety hazards and report to a supervisor or through the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Monitor current flights and ensure proceeding trips are not delayed.
• Handle schedule interruptions and notify applicable departments.
• Schedule new trips.
• Maximize the efficiency of crew and aircraft schedules.
• Ensure compliance with FARs and company policies.
• Provide trip availability to Sales.
• Coordinate trip changes with Client Services.
• Arrange schedule to fulfill maintenance needs.
• Assist with crew training.
• Build new scheduled service flights as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ months aviation experience as an Aircraft Scheduler.
• Experience in aviation scheduling software.
• FAA dispatch license preferred.
• Ability to handle frequent changes.
• Capability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs. at times

Tradewind Aviation offers a competitive pay and benefits program for full-time team members:

• Comprehensive health and voluntary insurance plans
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Standby travel on select Tradewind Aviation scheduled flights
• Discounted standby travel benefits on numerous major and regional US and international airlines
• A rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and advancement throughout the organization