Lead Crew Scheduler

CommuteAir Recruiting Team • Westlake, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Crew Scheduler is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the Scheduling department, including the daily flight scheduling. This role oversees the Schedulers, is available for questions, addresses issues that arise, and coaches the team to handle unique situations.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate level computer knowledge and typing skills, ability to learn company operations software.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age is 21 years.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Legally authorized to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework is a plus.
• Knowledge of airline and aviation terminology and/or aviation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises all Crew Scheduling functions and personnel.
• Monitors schedulers in the performance of tasks such as maintaining the crew management system, managing daily reserves, daily check lists, managing all IOE flights, telephone procedures and departmental projects.
• Provides guidance to schedulers on necessary crew changes due to sick calls, training requirements or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Executes operational plans during irregular operations caused by weather, ATC, maintenance or security disruptions.
• Ensures that schedulers perform assigned tasks in a logical order, reassess priorities consistently and adhere to the approved system control communication process when making all decisions.
• Provides coaching and development opportunities to all schedulers as needed.
• Ensures the Crew Schedulers are receiving the proper training to perform their daily duties in accordance with the applicable FARs and union contracts.
• Works directly with Crew Payroll, Training Records, Dispatch, Chief Pilot and Inflight departments to ensure accurate flight hours, training hours, premium pay, leave status, and terminations are reflected in scheduling systems.
• Regular attendance is essential for all positions at CommuteAir.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Competitive pay
• Internal advancement programs
• Personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED