Crew Planner

Job Description Job Purpose The Crew Planner is responsible for preparing, generating, and publishing monthly crew pairings, rosters, and training plans for Flight Crew and Cabin Crew independently. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and operational needs, and provides guidance to junior planners. Key Result Responsibilities Crew Planning & Scheduling - Independently prepare, develop, and publish legal, equitable, and cost-efficient monthly crew rosters. - Prepare monthly, seasonal, and annual crew pairings based on flight schedules and operational requirements. - Incorporate all required training, renewals, validations, and qualifications into monthly rosters. - Analyze data for crew planning activities, including seasonal/ad-hoc flight schedules and training requirements. - Coordinate with departments for logistical arrangements including hotel accommodation, transportation, seat blocking, and visa/APIS/APP requirements. - Arrange language-specific and gender-specific crew requirements to ensure appropriate staffing for scheduled flights. - Carry-out credit and block hours adjustments for individual rosters. - Arrange the required Standby crew requirement. - Identify and resolve crew violations prior to roster publication - Maintain a fair distribution of night flights. - Carry-out Training allocations for cabin crew and pilots Reporting & Compliance - Maintain up-to-date records of crew licenses, certificates, and qualifications. - Prepare, validate, and submit reports including crew KPIs, office duty rosters, and training reports. - Participate in internal audits and address audit findings. Other Duties - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or by Central Teams (Crew Planning, Flight Operations & Cabin Crew). Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages) - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Management, Mathematics, or related field. - Strong proficiency in crew management systems and productivity tools. - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Fluent in English Language (written & verbal) - Knowledge of IATA principles and security standards is an advantage. Work Experience - 2-4 years of experience in crew planning or related operations.