Crew Scheduling Coordinator

Overview

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About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.
Benefits

PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• 401(k) with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
• Premium dental coverage
• Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
• Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
• Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Crew Schedulers Coordinators are an integral part of the Operation Control Center (OCC) and serve as a critical component to the airline's operation. The Crew Scheduler Coordinator is responsible for ensuring each scheduled flight is legally covered with the appropriate crew compliment. Scheduling Coordinators use tools and resources to schedule pilots and flight attendants, and aptly amending schedules by adhering to FARs, company policies and procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Job Responsibilities

• Create and modify crew members schedules to resolve all conflicts created by weather, maintenance, and crew issues by exercising decision-making skills that comply with all applicable FAA regulations, CBA, and company policies while using resources efficiently.
• Coordinate the flight crew availability with the Operations Control Center (OCC) to protect the integrity of the market schedule.
• Work jointly with Turn Facilitators to increase on time performance.
• Communicate with Dispatch Coordinators and Maintenance Supervisors regarding daily operational concerns to resolve any operational issues.
• Work closely with, and coordinate with the OCC coordinators and other departments to resolve problems that arise during the day-to-day operation and implement plans to correct operational issues.
• Monitor Crew Scheduling email to complete and modify all necessary schedule changes to reflect LOA changes, personal days, Flica requests, Union and Company business, etc. and answer daily operation questions.
• Field all incoming calls and work with dedicated Hubs and/or stations.
• Field all incoming calls from Chief Pilots, Inflight Supervisors, and management that require immediate assistance for daily operation.
• Monitor Pilot and Flight Attendant turn time connections and replace crews to avoid delays when necessary.
• Update crewmember schedules to resolve all conflicts created by weather, maintenance, and other operational issues.
• Monitor Crew Rules and exceptions to pro-actively re-crew for operational performance and maintain federal legality and contractual compliance of flight crew member schedules for a 24 hour/ 7-day operation.
• Effectively communicate with crew members regarding federal regulations, CBA compliance, schedule assignments and accommodations.
• Utilize multiple software systems to track and solve complex scheduling problems and complete required checklists.
• Assist with irregular operations by processing Crew Recovery Reports.
• Assist with Flight Attendant, Pilot, Lead and Future Scheduling when needed.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and maintain company expectations.

Position Specifics

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Crew Scheduling experience.
• Aviation operations experience.
• Knowledge of airline and aviation terminology.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office programs.
• Previous leadership position.

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Manager of Crew Scheduling.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.