ATI CREW PLANNER

Air Transport International, Inc.•Wilmington, OH

About The Position

Air Transport International (ATI) is a supplemental carrier headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio, operating Boeing 757 and 767 cargo and combi passenger aircraft worldwide. ATI specializes in freight forwarding and government and military contracts and is a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. The Crew Planner is responsible for long-range planning, staffing, and optimization of ATI’s flight crew resources. The role develops and administers contractual bid processes, including monthly bid packages and vacation and reserve bids; evaluates crew coverage and staffing requirements; and uses planning tools, data, and optimization techniques to develop efficient crew solutions. The Crew Planner also maintains and supports crew optimization systems, including system parameters, planning data, and optimization processes, to ensure accurate, reliable, and effective results. Planning activities must align with applicable FARs, collective bargaining agreements, company policies, and operational requirements while balancing crew utilization, service reliability, and cost. The position collaborates with operational departments and leadership to support staffing, scheduling, contractual compliance, and efficient resource utilization.

Requirements

Exceptional critical-thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to use data analytics to evaluate complex crew planning scenarios and develop cost-effective solutions.
Ability to understand the broader operational impact of crew planning decisions, balance departmental needs and contractual requirements, and align solutions with company goals and objectives.
Strong time-management skills; ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet multiple contractual deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with varied audiences.
Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with at least one year of aviation scheduling, planning, or related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree.
Working knowledge of applicable Pilot and Flight Attendant FARs and contracts, with experience applying them in an operational environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to comply with ATI attendance requirements.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods and frequently use a keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or carry office materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to maintain focus and perform effectively under time-sensitive conditions, including extended computer use, changing priorities, and operational disruptions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lufthansa Netline or a similar Crew Tracking system and familiarity with Preferential Bidding Systems.
Proficiency with data sources, SQL, RAVE, and data analytics tools.
Two or more years of experience in Crew Planning, Crew Staffing, or Crew Scheduling; experience supporting complex and/or international airline operations is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business Administration, or Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, publish, and disseminate contractual crew schedules in accordance with applicable FARs, collective bargaining agreements, company policies, and operational requirements.
Maintain expertise in crew planning, scheduling, and optimization systems, including system configuration, planning parameters, and optimization processes.
Develop and analyze data-driven staffing models, forecasts, and planning scenarios to evaluate crew requirements, resource utilization, and operational needs.
Partner with Crew Scheduling, Training, and other operational departments to align staffing plans with projected demand, training requirements, and operational objectives while maximizing crew utilization and cost effectiveness.
Incorporate changes to planned flying, including last-minute charters and other ad hoc operational requirements, into existing crew plans; identify opportunities to optimize crew resources, improve productivity, and achieve cost efficiencies.
Conduct ad hoc studies, scenario analyses, and fleet and crew resource evaluations to assess operational impacts and support data-driven decisions by leadership and stakeholders.
Partner with Travel Logistics to incorporate safe, legal, and cost-effective crew transportation and lodging requirements into crew planning, routing, and optimization solutions.
Prepare and submit required hotel files for the contractual crew bidding process and provide crew schedule and lodging data for budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis when customer schedules and projected flying are known.
Administer the annual pilot vacation bid and award process and manage ongoing vacation adjustments and reallocations in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
Monitor vacation accruals, awards, usage, and remaining balances to ensure accurate crew records, contractual compliance, and appropriate staffing coverage.
Collaborate with senior leadership, Flight Operations, In-Flight, Crew Scheduling, Training, and other stakeholders on crew resource plans that support operational requirements, staffing needs, contractual compliance, and efficient resource utilization.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.