New Posting - SunWing Airlines

Operational Planner
Sunwing Airlines  

 - Toronto, ON

Sunwing Airlines is looking for an experienced, highly organized Operational Planner to be part of our Flight Operations team. The Operational Planner will assist in managing initial and recurrent training requirements for all Flight Crew Members ensuring compliance of all regulations, agreements and internal procedures. The Operational Planner must be available to work evenings, weekends and Holidays. The role will report to the Crew Planning Manager and will be located in Toronto, ON. RESPONSIBILITIES:  Planning initial and recurrent Flight Crew Member (FCM) line training, including the creation of training pairings based on training needs as establish by the Manager, Training; Planning initial and recurrent FCM Line Checks including the creation of associated pairings based on needs as establish by the Manager, Training and/or Manager, Standards; Assisting the Training Planner with the planning of FCM initial, recurrent, foreign and upgrade ground training and EPPT; Assisting the Training Planner with the planning and scheduling of FCM initial, recurrent, foreign and upgrade simulator training; Assisting the Training Planner with the planning of Instructor and ACP initial and recurrent training; Assisting the Training Planner with the data entry of all training; 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 Providing after hours support, as required, to coordinate the additional training required due to irregular operations; Liaising between Flight Operations Training (Manager, Training) and Crew Planning and Crew Scheduling departments regarding FCM training matters, including action to ensure crew expiry dates will not affect the following month’s planned schedule; 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 plan 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 Must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment under tight deadlines Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Strong communication skills both in oral and written form Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as an active team member Comfortable following direction, with minimal supervision Demonstrate sound work ethics complimented with flexible work attitude Must be available to work Overtime on evenings, weekends and Holidays ENVIRONMENT AND SCOPE:  Deadline oriented work environment Fast paced, deadline oriented work environment. If you are interested in applying for this position please submit your application by November 27, 2017. We thank all that apply however only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted. At Sunwing our employees are the difference. We therefore encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability. Sunwing may provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats and communication supports upon request to persons with disabilities who take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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