Flight Training Scheduler II

Alaska Airlines • WA-Renton, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Training Scheduler II develops solutions to manage the day-to-day flight training operation, resolve problems, recommend optimal training solutions, and optimize instructor utilization in alignment with Alaska Airlines’ business needs. As an individual contributor, this role recommends improvements to flight training schedule plans and supports other training scheduling needs for instructor utilization and operational coverage. The position works with limited supervision and collaborates with Crew Planning, Training Records, team members, and other stakeholders to coordinate instructor resources and training plans while complying with FAA regulations, department policies, procedures, and collective bargaining rules.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in flight training scheduling, operations coordination, or a related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related area, or an additional 2 years of relevant training or experience in lieu of the degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and 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 that promote the success of the department, division, and company.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to complex issues and support planning for instructor utilization and monthly operational coverage.
• Monitor and assist with instructors’ continued qualifications at each instructor level.
• Collaborate with Crew Planning to plan future monthly training department and project needs for PBS bidding in accordance with internal policies, procedures, timelines, and CBA rules.
• Coordinate monthly instructor resource needs and maintain yearly instructor utilization requirements, partnering with stakeholders to improve optimization and efficiency.
• Monitor the day-to-day flight training operation to ensure training is efficiently scheduled and maintained in compliance with FAA regulations, department policies, and procedures.
• Communicate timely information and promote best practices within the department.
• Collaborate with the Training Records team to create and coordinate qualification training plans, which may include OE and SLF, line checks, new-hire, return-to-work, upgrade and downgrade training, CQ, and other scheduling needs.
• Participate in enhancement development and modification testing, recommending changes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and train teammates for cross-training opportunities and desk coverage needs.
• Help maintain scheduling systems’ standard operating procedures and ensure new procedures and required adjustments are completed in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Holiday pay and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level