Pilot Crew Scheduler - United Airlines
Join United Airlines, a leader in the aviation industry, and contribute to our mission of Connecting People, Uniting the World.
United Airlines is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a talented and dedicated Pilot Crew Scheduler to join our Flight Operations team.
This role is crucial in ensuring the timely and efficient operation of United Airlines' global network, working in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility and accuracy. The Pilot Crew Scheduler will be responsible for:
- Assigning open flying to qualified flight crew members in accordance with FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), the United Pilot Agreement, and company policies.
- Analyzing pilot staffing, time off requests, assignments, and trip trades.
- Applying efficient scheduling practices while adhering to all FAA FAR and United Pilot Agreement work rules.
- Providing support to pilots with monthly schedule management, including detailing absences, performing transactions to ensure accurate crew pay, preserving pilot activity records, and assuring quality control.
- Maintaining proficiency in the application of Federal Aviation regulations, pilot contract rules, and company policies to provide 24/7 support to United Airlines pilots, ensuring exceptional internal customer service.
- Supporting the training of new schedulers through on-the-job training sessions.
- Contributing to additional responsibilities related to crew scheduling operations and planning as needed.
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Proven track record of strong analytical, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions, maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Flexibility and good judgment in managing stress in fast-paced situations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer knowledge and adaptability to new computer tools.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of the interview process.
- Reliable, punctual attendance is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or related experience in aviation, transportation and logistics, strategic planning, engineering, or technology.
- 1-2 years of relevant crew scheduling or airline experience.
- 1-2 years of scheduling operations experience and/or experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring high-volume customer interaction.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, recruiting, employing, training, compensating and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions.