Crew Planner

Flexjet LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet LLC is seeking a Crew Planner to optimize pilot staffing and long-range scheduling in line with company policy and FAA regulations. The role requires coordinating with internal departments, managing scheduling in CAMP, and ensuring payroll accuracy through meticulous updates.

Ideal candidates bring a BC aviation/business background with 2–4 years scheduling experience, familiarity with FARs, and strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or aviation preferred
• 2–4 years related scheduling or planning experience
• Experience in a Scheduling or Planning environment at a 135 or 121 airline operation
• Thorough knowledge of FARs Part 91, 121 or 135 airline operations

Responsibilities

• Develop long term staffing plans for pilots.
• Facilitate 6 month schedule bid and vacation bid.
• Monitor and adjust crewmembers schedules to ensure adequate staffing and effective crew utilization.
• Analyze monthly staffing requirements against owner demand to manage deficits.
• Responsible for scheduling coordination of OE tours and PIC upgrades.
• Update crewmember schedules in CAMP, the company's centralized aviation database.
• Coordinate implementation of staffing/training plans with various departments.
• Research and resolve conflicts regarding crew schedules.
• Reconcile crewmember schedules to ensure payroll reporting accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Director.

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Crew Planner is responsible for the effective utilization of crew resources and developing long-range staffing plans in compliance with company policy and FAA regulations through the use of analytical tools. Liaise with internal departments regarding staffing plans. The crew planner must provide exceptional customer service to the crewmembers and internal customers within other departments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop long term staffing plans for pilots.
• Facilitate 6 month schedule bid and vacation bid.
• Monitor and adjust crewmembers schedules due to program movement to ensure adequate staffing and effective crew utilization.
• Analyze monthly staffing requirements against owner demand in order to proactively manage any short-term staffing deficits.
• Responsible for scheduling coordination of OE tours and PIC upgrades.
• Ensure accurate updates to crewmember’s schedules in CAMP, the company’s centralized aviation database.
• Coordinate implementation of staffing/training plans with various departments.
• Research and resolve conflicts regarding crew schedules.
• Update ILC schedules in CAMP based on aircraft commander crew schedules.
• Reconcile crewmember’s schedules to ensure accurate crew payroll reporting to HR. This includes paid time off, overtime and per diem reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Director.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business or aviation preferred.
• Required two to four years’ related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience or a Flexjet employee with proven results within the company.
• Required two years related experience either in a Scheduling or Planning environment at a 135 or 121 airline operation; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior Planning or Scheduling experience within Flexjet preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of FARs in regard to Part 91, 121 or 135 airline operations.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word and Outlook).
• Must have excellent analytical skills and strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal skills and problem resolution skills are required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with organization and time management skills.