TUI Group | Flight Attendant

TUIfly GmbH is seeking a dedicated and experienced Flight Crew Rostering & Training Team Lead to join its operational team. This pivotal role involves leading the cockpit crew planning and training functions, ensuring efficient and compliant rostering for flight personnel within a dynamic airline environment.

About the Role

As the Flight Crew Rostering & Training Team Lead, you will be instrumental in the strategic and operational management of cockpit crew resources. This position demands a leader who can navigate complex regulatory frameworks while fostering team development and process optimization within the TUIfly airline operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide disciplinary and professional leadership to the Cockpit Crew Planning & Training team, including employee evaluation, development, and comprehensive resource management (e.g., holiday, part-time planning, appraisals, target agreements).
• Oversee the flight program in relation to crew deployment plans, ensuring strict adherence to flight duty and rest times, legal and collective bargaining agreements, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
• Guarantee the effective implementation of Fatigue Risk Management and comprehensive training within all cockpit personnel rosters.
• Manage the planning of cockpit personnel for an assigned station and provide team representation as required.
• Collaborate closely with the Manager Crew Planning, Cabin Crew Rostering & Training Team Lead, and Fatigue Officer Crew Planning, and deputise for leadership within the Crew Planning department.
• Conduct preparatory work and evaluations for committee meetings, potentially participating as a subject matter expert.
• Execute and contribute to various projects, including potential project leadership responsibilities.
• Engage in proactive coordination and information exchange with the Manager Crew Planning regarding daily deployment challenges and trends.
• Develop analytical recommendations to enhance the efficiency of deployment planning and operational processes.
• Review and ensure the continuous update of all Crew Planning work instructions and manuals in cooperation with the Team Lead Cabin Crew Rostering & Training.
• Prepare for and facilitate necessary audits.
• Initiate, develop, and optimize processes and workflows, including those that span across departments.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in Flight Crew Planning or a comparable operational field is essential.
• Possess a rapid grasp of complex information combined with strong analytical and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Exhibit a structured, goal-oriented work approach and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS 365 Office applications is required, with additional knowledge of Amadeus being advantageous.
• Initial experience in project work, ideally including experience as a project leader.
• Fluent spoken and written German and good English language skills.
• Willingness to work shifts during agreed operational exceptional situations.
• A high degree of emotional intelligence, an empathetic personality, and an open approach to interpersonal interactions.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package and generous travel benefits.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through the TUI Learning Hub.
• The chance to expand your professional network through inter-cultural collaboration and participation in international projects and teams.
• Engagement with wonderful local charity and sustainability initiatives, such as the TUI Care Foundation.