Manager Crew Scheduling Operations Planning and Logistics
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- • 3+ years of crew scheduling, crew planning, or airline operations control experience at a 14 CFR Part 121 air carrier.
- • 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading crew schedulers or a comparable operations team.
- • Thorough working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 117, 14 CFR 121.467, and related Part 121 crew qualification and recordkeeping requirements.
- • Experience with crew management and scheduling systems, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
- • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under time pressure during irregular operations.
- • Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and cross-functional stakeholder skills.
- • Ability to support Gridiron’s operational schedule which may involve working nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as on-call duties.
Nice to have
- • Experience in a Part 121 Supplemental, charter, or ACMI operation.
- • Wide-body and international operations experience, including augmented crews and international crew logistics.
- • Experience building pairings and forecasting crew staffing (headcount and training planning).
- • Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business, Operations, or a travel-related field.
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, th
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for q
- Gridiron Air LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientat
Full description
BACKGROUND
A FAR Part 121 Supplemental Air Carrier, Gridiron Air is a leading charter airline specializing in customized flight solutions using its fleet of Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. We are committed to delivering new levels of safety, hospitality, and operational excellence to the charter market. Our talented flight and cabin crew operate across the globe, 365 days a year. These talented team members are supported by dedicated professionals out of our corporate office - including our state-of-the-art Operations Control Center and world-class Maintenance Operation - located at AFW, Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, in Fort Worth, Texas. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of our business and will require evening and weekend availability when needed.
Gridiron expects its employees to conduct business honestly and ethically wherever operations are maintained. We strive to improve our services, products, and processes consistently and will maintain a reputation for safety, reliability, service, operational excellence, integrity, diversity, and inclusion. Our employees are expected to adhere to high standards of business and personal integrity as a representation of our business practices at all times, consistent with their duty of loyalty to the company. In addition, Gridiron Air expects all its employees to uphold a work environment that ensures Safety, Security, Quality, Responsibility, and value for all our employees, clients, customers, and other stakeholders.
SUMMARY
The Manager, Crew Scheduling Operations, Planning, and Logistics leads Gridiron Air’s 24/7 crew scheduling team, handling the coverage planning, assignment, recovery, and travel logistics for Gridiron’s pilot and flight attendant resources for the Company’s worldwide Boeing 777 charter operation. Acting as the Director of Operations’ designee for crew scheduling, this role ensures every flight is covered by legal, qualified, and rested crewmembers in compliance with 14 CFR Part 117, 14 CFR 121.467, the Operations Control Manual (OCM), Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and applicable Company work rules or labor agreements. The Manager oversees day-of-operation crew coverage, tracking, and recovery, builds and maintains crew pairings and schedules for the charter program, forecasts crew staffing needs, and leads the team responsible for this work while partnering closely with the Operations Control Center (OCC), Flight Operations, Inflight, Training, Charter Sales, and Finance.
GENERAL DUTIESCrew Scheduling Operations
- Manage daily crew scheduling operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring legal, qualified, and contract-compliant crew coverage for all flight operations.
- Lead crew recovery during irregular operations (weather, maintenance delays, diversions, sick and fatigue calls, and schedule changes), coordinating with Flight Followers, Maintenance Control, and the Director of OCC.