Crew Scheduler

Description

Morningstar is seeking a Crew Scheduler to join the Flight Operations Division.  This position primarily encompasses aspects of current, or day of, flight crew scheduling and travel coordination, but also includes some advance flight crew planning. The ideal individual will require strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. This position deals with Flight Crew and external suppliers.

This position is based in Edmonton (YEG). The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the Edmonton area. 

Duties and Responsibilities include: 

Day to day manipulation of the crew schedule, based on sickness, schedule changes, mechanical delays and unforeseen circumstances, taking into account the flight crew qualifications, CARS duty regulations and the Collective Agreement;
Continual contact with maintenance control, flight following, flight operations and flight crew members to ensure good flow of information;
Ensure crew scheduling software is continually updated and address any potential concerns in a timely manner;
Complete flight crew member shift trades as required, including the notification of all affected parties;
Secure all necessary accommodations including, but not limited to, ground transportation, hotel and flight reservations);
Negotiate and maintain hotel and ground transportation contracts as the need arises;
Liaise with hotel properties to discuss concerns;
Act as back up for crew planning and crew records;
Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Crew Planning and Records;
Complying with the Company safety policies and procedures for employees found in the SMS Manual and Occupational Health and Safety Manual.

 Qualifications:

Flight crew scheduling and/or operation control center experience preferred;
Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations an asset;
Experience with Microsoft Excel at an advanced level is an asset;
Must be able to lift up to 10 kg;
Must be available to work various shifts including evenings, nights and weekends;
Must be willing to work on call.

Morningstar Air Express Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.