Crew Planner

Are you ready to take your career to new heights?

As Canada's leading ultra-low-cost carrier, dedicated to providing affordable and exceptional travel experiences to Canadians, Flair Airlines is always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success as we continue to expand our route network, flight frequency, and services. Given our commitment to growth and excellence, we are currently seeking candidates for the following position:

Job Title: Crew Planner

Department: OCC & Planning

Location: Edmonton, AB (YEG)

Work Arrangement: This role is primarily based in the office environment.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of SOCC and Planning or their designate, the Crew Planner is responsible for various crew planning tasks, such as managing crewing levels and vacation assignments, overseeing crew travel and accommodation, and providing guidance to crew schedulers. The role requires expertise with crew scheduling software and coordination with co-workers, crew members, and other company departments. The Crew Planner must work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends, afternoons, and night shifts, as service needs demand. The work environment is ever changing, fast-paced and deadline-driven, with potential overtime and occasional travel. The position requires minimal supervision and is primarily based in a typical office environment. It involves physical tasks such as sitting, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods.

Primary Job Functions:

The duties of the Crew Planner include:

• Attend planning and scheduling meetings
• Enter monthly schedules into our operating system
• Assign monthly days off for crew members
• Create monthly pairings in compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), the Company Operations Manual (COM), the Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS), and other relevant policies
• Develop monthly crew rosters according to CARs, COM, FRMS, and Collective Agreements
• Manage the annual allocation of aircrew vacation by preparing, distributing, and collecting vacation bid package
• Work with the Pilot and Inflight training departments to assist in the development and scheduling of classroom, ground, and simulator training
• Analyze future schedules to assess crewing and budget impacts
• Contribute to staff planning and provide recommendations for crewing levels
• Provide support to crew schedulers
• Provide excellent customer service and support to all crewmembers, ensuring respectful workplace practices and providing accurate policy, procedural, and regulatory information
• Fill in for crew schedulers during their vacation, illness, or as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the company time to time

Qualifications & Requirements:

The preferred candidate should exemplify Flair's core values of Respect, Integrity, Reliability, and Resilience while demonstrating success in previous roles. Additionally, we are seeking individuals who possess:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) as it pertains to commercial air operations

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  Experience:
  • Three years of experience in a similar role, previous aviation experience is considered an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in stressful environment and manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and data entry

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  Skills & Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-stress, deadline-driven, ever-changing work environment while prioritizing tasks and assignments
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
  • Ability to think outside the box and propose new ideas and solutions, showcasing a proactive and forward-thinking approach
  • Demonstrate knowledge of employee responsibilities concerning safety and actively engage in the company's Safety Management System (SMS) program

Competencies:

• Leading as a Flair teammate by demonstrating collaborative behavior and modeling the company's values in all interactions
• Maintaining diverse relationships with peers and stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration
• Delivering results with impact by setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks effectively, and continuously striving for improvement in performance and outcomes

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  Requirements:

• Clear criminal record check and satisfactory employment references
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction

Why Join Flair Airlines:

At Flair Airlines, we value our employees and provide a supportive and collaborative work environment that offers opportunities for growth and professional achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, effective on your first day of employment, which includes:

• Competitive compensation package including medical and dental benefits, both short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program.
• Pension plan with matched contributions.
• Individualized performance bonuses based on achievements.
• Attractive referral incentive program.
• Access to our staff travel program, allowing employees and their travel companions unlimited travel access across the Flair network.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey with Flair Airlines, please submit your resume through the job posting and answer a few questions about your experience and suitability for the role.

Application Deadline: April 19, 2024

Flair Airlines is committed to creating an inclusive, equal, and accessible environment that attracts diverse talent. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you on board!

Website: www.flyflair.com