New Posting - Sunwing Travel

SunWing Travel is currently recruiting an Operational Planner, Flight Operations in Toronto, ON

Responsibilities
• Assisting the Training Planner with the planning of FCM initial, recurrent, foreign and upgrade line training, ground training and EPPT , including the creation of training pairings based on training needs as establish by the Manager, Training

• Assisting the Training Planner with the data entry of all training and providing back-up in the absence of the Training Planner
• Monitoring progress and dynamically adjusting schedules for FCMs undergoing line indoctrination to make optimal use of Training Captain/ACP resources
• Monitoring the execution of planned training and checks, and coordinating a recovery plan when training or check is not completed (e.g. due to schedule change, simulator availability, book-off)
• Coordinating additional training and/or check due to Flight Crew Member progress or performance, in consultation with Flight Operations Management
• Liaising with the Flight Operations Crew Records Coordinator to ensure all completed training is appropriately entered in the system for crew qualification and future planning purposes
• Monitoring Flight Crew Member recency, and coordinating with Crew Scheduling, Crew Planning, and Flight Operations Management to prevent a FCM from de-qualifying or implementing a recovery plan (as required)
• In conjunction with other Crew Planning personnel, evaluating training planning with consideration for other FCM schedule demands to optimize resources and gain efficiencies
• Provide analysis and reports for training, as requested by the Manager, Crew Planning and additional tasks as assigned by the Manager, Crew Planning

Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years airline Crew scheduling or airline Crew Planning experience
• Understanding of government and regulatory requirements
• Ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment
• Excellent administrative skills, proven attention to detail, and a great team player 
• Superior organizational and time management skills with strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer software knowledge a must
• Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities and comfortable following direction, with minimal supervision
• Able to work evenings and weekends when required

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department by e-mail to hr@sunwing.ca. We would like to thank you for your interest in Sunwing Travel Group, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.

At Sunwing we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.