Pilot Training Scheduling Analyst - Temporary

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Manage the Pilot training plan. Provide analytical support to the Flight Operations Crew Planning department.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of crewing strategies to maximize pilot utilization and productivity while achieving the flight crew coverage goals.
• Evaluate current staffing and provide recommendations on requirements for additional positions and the distribution of new-hire pilots based on the flight crew coverage goals.
• Develop pilot training schedules in line with departmental strategies that optimize the use of training department resources (instructors and simulators) as well as minimize activation pay and additional costs. Monitor the progress of pilots in training and adjust training plans to ensure flight crew coverage goals are met.
• Administer and coordinate logistics with regard to furlough, recall and pilots on leave of absence.
• Participate on the joint Air Canada Crew Manning Steering Committee as a company representative.
• Assist in the development and the administration of the annual & monthly pilot vacation bids.
• Coordinate with crew scheduling with regard to training, qualifications, and other data on an on-going basis and, in particular, prior to block closing to ensure PBS and NetLine Crew data are accurate.
• Assist in the implementation and interpretation of the collective agreement in the areas of vacation, pilot position assignments, and training.
• Work effectively within Man Power Planning software to coordinate training, absences, vacation and complete effective training plans
• Respond effectively and in a timely manner to pilot queries.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma, preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Sound computer skills, including working knowledge of NetLine, Forum, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other PC applications.
• Must be able to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
• Flight Operations experience, a definite asset.
• Previous experience working with collective agreements, in particular the Air Canada/ALPA Collective Agreement, an asset.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual preferred

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.