Flight Training Scheduler II

Alaska Air Group; Renton, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Comprehensive well-being programs

Generous 401k match

Annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines in Renton is seeking a Flight Training Scheduler II to optimize daily flight training schedules and instructor utilization. You will coordinate with Crew Planning, maintain qualifications, and ensure coverage aligned with the PBS process and the CBA rules.

The role requires strong analytical skills, a flexible schedule (evenings/weekends/holidays), and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will partner with training records to develop qualification plans and support FAA compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in flight training scheduling, operations coordination, or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related area, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule (e.g., evenings, weekends, holidays).
• Excellent customer service and follow-through skills.
• Working knowledge of the Pilot Collective Bargaining Agreement and Flight Operation Training Manual.
• Ability to bring forward innovative ideas to promote the success of the department, the division, and the company.
• Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Takes initiative to develop solutions to complex issues and supports the planning of instructor utilization and monthly operational coverage.
• Monitors and assists with the continued qualifications of instructors as it pertains to each instructor level.
• Collaborates with Crew planning to plan future monthly training department and project needs for PBS bidding as outlined in internal policy, procedure, timelines, and CBA rules.
• With limited supervision, works to support coordination for all monthly instructor resource needs and maintain yearly instructor utilization requirements, while partnering with other stakeholders on optimization and efficiency.
• Monitors the day-to-day flight training operation to ensure all training is efficiently scheduled and maintained as needed, while complying with FAA regulations, department policies, and procedures.
• Works with team members to communicate timely information and promote best practices within the department.
• Collaborates with training records team on the creation and coordination of the qualification training plans which may include OE and SLF, line checks, qualification training, CQ or other training scheduling needs.
• Participates in enhancement developments and modification testing, providing recommendations to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Mentors and trains teammates for cross-training opportunities and needs with their respective desks.
• Partners on the maintenance of the scheduling systems operating procedures (SOP) and takes a proactive role to ensure all new procedures are added, and all appropriate adjustments are completed in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Detail-oriented

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related

Alternative 2 years of related training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Alaska Airlines

The Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Flight Training Scheduler II is responsible for developing solutions to manage the day-to-day operation, problem-solving, recommending optimal training solutions and optimizing instructor utilization that efficiently aligns with business needs at Alaska Airlines (AS). As an individual contributor, this role makes recommendations to improve flight training schedule plans and support other training scheduling needs for instructor utilization and operational coverage.

Key Duties

• Takes initiative to develop solutions to complex issues and supports the planning of instructor utilization and monthly operational coverage.

• Monitors and assists with the continued qualifications of instructors as it pertains to each instructor level.

• Collaborates with Crew planning to plan future monthly training department and project needs for Preferential Bidding System (PBS) bidding as outlined in internal policy, procedure, timelines, and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) rules.

• With limited supervision, works to support coordination for all monthly instructor resource needs and maintain yearly instructor utilization requirements, while partnering with other stakeholders on optimization and efficiency.

• Monitors the day-to-day flight training operation to ensure all training is efficiently scheduled and maintained as needed, while complying with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, department policies, and procedures.

• Works with team members to communicate timely information and promote best practices within the department.

• Collaborates with training records team on the creation and coordination of the qualification training plans which may include operational experience (OE) and supervisory flying (SLF), line checks, qualification training (new hire, return to work, upgrade and downgrade training), Continuing Qualification (CQ) or other training scheduling needs.

• Participates in enhancement developments and modification testing, providing recommendations to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Mentors and trains teammates for cross-training opportunities and needs with their respective desks.

• Partners on the maintenance of the scheduling systems operating procedures (SOP) and takes a proactive role to ensure all new procedures are added, and all appropriate adjustments are completed in a timely manner.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 2 years of experience in flight training scheduling, operations coordination, or related area.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related area, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.

• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule (e.g., evenings, weekends, holidays).

• Excellent customer service and follow-through skills.

• Working knowledge of the Pilot Collective Bargaining Agreement and Flight Operation Training Manual.

• Ability to bring forward innovative ideas to promote the success of the department, the division, and the company.

• Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Salary Range

$68,000 -- $102,000 / year

Salary Details

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air

• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits

• Generous 401k match program

• Annual bonus plans

• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

To implement this policy, we will:

(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;

(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and

(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Location Renton - Global Training Center
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Job Locations USA-WA-Renton
Requisition ID 2026-21166
Category Corporate & Operations