Manager of Crew Planning

PSA Airlines•Charlotte, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Crew Planning is responsible for the development, distribution and awarding of monthly schedules for all flight crewmembers. Position will create monthly crew pairings and bid lines as provided by FAA regulations, crew work rules, and company policies. Will oversee a Crew Planner staff and be responsible for the ongoing analysis and optimization of crew resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
1-3 years of experience in Aviation, preferably in Crew Planning.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software, with a focus on Excel.
Ability to be analytical in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to speak/read/write in English.
If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CrewTrac.
Experience with PBS Software (IBS or NavBlue).
Experience with Optimization software.

Responsibilities

Responsible for modeling/projecting Crew headcount requirements based on the airlines flight schedule including training and attrition modeling.
Works closely with schedule analysis and provides feedback into the schedule planning to ensure efficient flight scheduling.
Reports on changes to regulatory/company work rules and the effect on required head count.
Builds crew pairings monthly that comply with the Federal Aviation Regulations, CBA, and company work rules used in the monthly pairing process.
Manages time effectively to meet deadlines for multiple projects.
Responsible for monthly bidding (either line building and/or PBS) and month end resolution.
Interacts with other corporate departments when working on monthly schedules.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and company.
Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
401(k) with company match
American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
Premium dental coverage
Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
Family planning and fertility treatment
LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional