Flight Operations Crew Scheduler

Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Onsite)
Starting Salary: $ 25.90/hour
Branch: Crew planning, scheduling and admin
Category: Unionized (UNIFOR)
Job-type: Permanent

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

It’s important to know that

• Crew assignments impact flight success: You play a vital role in making sure flights take off safely and on time by assigning the right crew to the right aircraft.
• Operations move quickly: Expect a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment due to changing operations.
• Teamwork is essential—but so is independence: You’ll split your time between solo tasks and working with a partner, typically two people per fleet.

Key duties

• Schedule Flight Crews in compliance with company policies, Transport Canada regulations, and the ALPA (Air Line Pilots Association) collective agreements.
• Monitor, adjust, and re-schedule Flight Crew assignments as needed.
• Communicate effectively with Flight Crew regarding scheduling activities and deviations.
• Analyze irregular operations and make informed scheduling decisions to maintain operational performance.
• Coordinate scheduling with other operational teams to support on-time performance.
• Compile management information and administer the relevant collective agreements.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Solid decision-making ability in high pressure situations;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain and monitor records effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Previous airline operational experience an asset.
• Previous Call Centre experience an asset
• Good computer skills; knowledge of NetLine, & Communicator is an asset.
• Must successfully complete and pass Initial Crew Scheduling Training Program.
• Candidates must be available for shift work in a 24/7 operational environment, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibly of the candidates applying for this position.

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Pension program, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Profit Sharing.
• Wellbeing & health benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance for you and your family (if necessary).
• Recognition: Air Canada’s recognition program (Shine) allows you to recognize and be recognized for those outstanding moments.
• Travel privileges: A generous employee travel program for you and other eligible once you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. This includes, but is not limited to standby travel, hotel & car rental discounts, Air Canada Vacation discounts, and more.

Language Skills

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.