Crew Planner

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 757-200, 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

Job Title: Crew Planner

Location: Orlando, Florida

Department: Crew Services

Reports To: Crew Planning Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Crew Planner at National Airlines has a strategic role that focuses on Crewmember roster management beyond the immediate 72-hour window, creating a plan that allows for a safe and efficient operation in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and company policies. Key responsibilities include supporting the creation and awarding of crew schedules, assisting in the vacation bid process, processing roster adjustments, and contributing to crew staffing assessments for operational requirements. The Crew Planner works closely with other departments before handing off the schedule to the Crew Scheduling team for operational success.

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Operations Planning: This role is centered around the planning and management of crew operations beyond the immediate 72-hour window. The Crew Planner is responsible for medium to long-term strategic planning, ensuring that crew rosters are effectively coordinated and aligned with the Company’s operational goals and future growth plans.
• Roster Management: Administering the crew bid awards, vacation/PTO management, and coordinating the assignment of trips to ensure all flights can be legally operated as planned.
• Communication: Liaison with other critical departments, particularly the Crew Scheduling, Commercial, Mission Planning, and Training teams. This involves collaborating on flight and training schedules, integrating crew availability and requirements into operational planning, ensuring seamless execution of strategies.
• Crewmember Satisfaction: Maintaining open lines of communication with Crewmembers, actively soliciting, and considering their feedback, and proposing process changes to better support and address their needs. This function is integral to creating a positive work environment and enhancing overall Crewmember morale and operational efficiency.

Supervisor Responsibility: No

Work Hours: Shift work, including weekends and holidays to support a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in airline operations, with a focus on crew scheduling/planning.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 117 and Part 121.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and effectively.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the position is located.
• Must pass a background check which could include fingerprinting, a pre-employment drug test, and criminal history records check (CHRC).

Skills Required:

• A high level of attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and evaluate complex processes.
• Ability to work efficiently while under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate important information and intricate plans.
• Ability to work with people of different backgrounds and personalities.
• Empathetic and caring; customer service minded.
• Mission-driven with a positive mindset.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.

National Airlines requires all team members to complete a record in National’s Vaccination Tracking Tool. Team Members may opt to provide records documenting their fully vaccinated status or agree to comply with weekly COVID-19 testing and reporting. Requests for medical and religious exemptions for those who cannot be vaccinated will be considered with substantiating documentation.