Crew Scheduler

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has two vacancies for a** Crew Scheduler** at our **Head Office in Bonaero Park.** The successful applicant will report to the **Assistant Manager: Crew Planning and Scheduling**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Review the Daily Resource Management System (RMS) reports for the crew and make the required adjustments;
- Check seat allocation discrepancies daily and ensure that all flights are crewed and resolve any discrepancies promptly;
- Check and roster enough standbys;
- Roster the required crew for test flights;
- Monitor operational aircraft changes and ensure that the crew members are qualified for the specific aircraft type;
- Ensure that the Flight Grid is fully crewed at all times;
- Load additional standby personnel for payday weekends and during special events or roadshows;
- Check that the Line Checks have been completed and released;
- Double check that all Pilots are starting with a valid licence;
- Plan all Line Training and Line Checks B737 400/800, and updating of Line Training spreadsheet;
- Do 400 Line Training in Durban;
- Coordinate passenger flights, hotel reservations, and arrange car bookings as and when needed;
- Ensure Command Evaluations are rostered;
- Complete the Roster Requirement minutes;
- Ensure that standby personnel have been added to both published and planned rosters;
- Send Training the Line Training spreadsheet out as soon as it is completed;
- Create and adjust the roster to ensure a balanced schedule for both the JNB and Lanseria bases;
- Attend the roster fairness meeting and present the planned roster on the 18th of each month;
- Run the planned roster through SAFE before the roster is published every Thursday;
- Liaise with Ops Control Centre, Crew Scheduling & Planning as well as Crew and attend all relevant meetings.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Grade 12;
- Minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience (Essential);
- Must have previous rostering or training planning experience;
- Knowledge of CATS/CARS, SACAA Regulations;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and on public holidays. This includes early morning sign-on or late evening sign-offs.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES;**
- Good communication skills;
- Immaculate timekeeping;
- Good report-writing skills;
- Good Telephone Etiquette;
- Exception Crisis Management skills;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Strong negotiation skills;
- Assertive;
- Capable of functioning effectively in a high-pressure environment as an integral member of a team;
- Effective resource utilization;
- Good planning and organizing skills;
- Adaptable;
- Solutions driven;
- Honest and reliable.

**APPLICATION GUIDELINE**:

- FlySafair reserves the right
- Not to proceed with this vacancy
- Reference number - JHB000891

**Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.**
- For more information please contact:
**Nomsa Qobose