Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join Southern Airways, the biggest little airline in the industry, and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your excellent customer service skills will shine! As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Surf Air Mobility, we provide route services throughout the contiguous United States and the Hawaiian Islands. Our company mantra, Every Passenger, Every Day, Every Flight, is at the heart of everything we do. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while contributing to our mission of providing exceptional service and prioritizing passenger safety. Southern Airways is experiencing tremendous growth, offering endless opportunities for learning and career advancement. Whether you're new to the airline industry or looking to enhance your skills, you'll receive comprehensive training and support to excel in your role. Put your talents to work and join the Southern Airways team today! Be part of the biggest little airline where every passenger, every day, and every flight matters - and so do you! JOB TITLE: Crew Scheduling ManagerDEPARTMENT: Flight OperationsFLSA: ExemptREPORTS TO: Director of GOCPOSITION SUMMARY The Crew Scheduling Manager is responsible for scheduling Pilots in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies, assuring that all flights are properly crewed and that legal issues are satisfied. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:
- Build and assign monthly pilot schedule in accordance with company policies and airline regulations.
- Prepare payroll for all crew members based on their work hours worked and rate of pay to include incentive pay and pilot expense reports.
- Approve or deny PTO requests and assign TDY pilots based on operational needs.
- Assign reserve pilots as needed.
- Schedule pilot training on monthly schedules.
- Provide staffing for ferry/charter flights.
- Re-assign crew and/or flight legs in the event of irregular operations (IROPs).
- Coordinate with other departments within the Company (IT, Inflight, Flight Ops, HR, GOC) to support operational reliability.
- Provide functional expertise to drive continuous process improvement.
- Provide research and analysis related to pilot concerns and productivity, FAR compliance, work rules.
- Identify opportunities for process/policy improvement.
- Calculate pilots monthly per diem.
- Coordinate with travel department to arrange transportation and lodging for TDY pilots.
- Ability to start up and run a crew planning department if needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
- Ability to deal with unexpected situations and issues in a proactive manner.
- Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task.
- Ability to identify problems, their sources and potential solutions while continuing to successfully conduct day-to-day operations without interruption.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and outside normal office hours when required by operational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's Degree a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rules and regulations of crew scheduling as it relates to the aviation industry.
- At least 4 years of flight operational experience, including at least 2 years of scheduling.
- Prior supervisory experience, including hiring, training, terminating.
- Equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, various pilot scheduling software.
Miscellaneous Requirements:
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Computer, office equipment, phone skills.
- Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
- Ability to work within a 24/7 operation including holidays.
- Ability to pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by company and/or airline regulations.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1986.
Benefits: Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience. Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance. Retirement Plans: Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan. Generous PTO: After completion of your probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:
- Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
- Discounts on hotels and resorts
- Car rentals at reduced rates
- Discounted cruises
Southern Airways Corporation is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin - and will not be discriminated against based on gender, race, or disability.