New Posting - First Air

REFERENCE #: F62732
POSITION: (1) CREW SCHEDULER (FULL TIME)
LOCATION: KANATA
DEPARTMENT: FLIGHT OPERATIONS
CLOSING DATE: MARCH 24, 2015


SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

• Grade 12 education.
• 2 years airline experience with 1 year related work experience.
• Knowledge of Company and Transport Canada Regulations governing air crews (including flight and duty time hours).
• Flexibility to work irregular shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays for 24-hour coverage.
• Familiarity with Sabre and AIMS preferred.
• Must be proficient with Windows, Excel and Word.
• Must possess superior interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external customers and contacts.
• Understanding of working with collective agreements.
• Bilingualism considered an asset.
• Strong problem solving skills and be adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Pass in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interested candidates should be able to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure all flights are effectively and efficiently scheduled with proper crew compliment.
• Ensure all crews are scheduled/assigned and compliant with CARS and collective agreements.
• Monitor all flight delays and ensure crews are able to complete any existing/new duty assignment.
• Monitor and update AIMS data base as required.
• Ensure all flight crew are compliant with medicals, training and licensing required to operate a/c type.
• Liaise with OCC during Irregular Operations to ensure crew compliments and duty days are kept with in the CARS regulations.
• Complete Crew Customs information that pertains to international travel.
• Assign flying, as required and liaise with OCC to accommodate extra sections. 
• Record and report crew book-offs.
• Book crew hotel and transportation requirements.
• Monitor crew check-ins to ensure on time departures.
• Prepare travel itineraries and cross check all deadheading information, email to crews.
• Assist Chief Crew Scheduler with expense coding and receipt reconciliation.
• Travel as required.
• Active member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Other duties as assigned.


NOTE: Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.