Cabin Crew Planner

Location: Budapest, Hungary

About Wizz Air

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline dedicated to providing affordable and reliable air travel while actively minimizing its environmental impact. The airline fosters a diverse and inclusive team, comprising over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, all united by shared values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding organization, Wizz Air offers exciting career opportunities across a comprehensive range of functions, including flight operations, engineering, customer experience, and finance. The company is committed to employee growth, providing extensive training and development opportunities to empower individuals to succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means becoming part of a team passionate about aviation, dedicated to operational excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all.

Purpose of the Position

Reporting directly to the Cabin Crew Planning Manager, the Cabin Crew Planner is primarily responsible for the efficient, safe, and compliant management of crew rosters. This pivotal role also involves actively driving system and process improvements within the crew planning department to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive cabin crew rosters to ensure the seamless operation of the company's commercial flight program.
Optimize crew rosters to achieve the highest possible crew productivity while strictly adhering to all safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
Oversee and manage available crew resources to guarantee robust program coverage, enhance operational resilience, and meet targeted crew utilization levels.
Collaborate effectively with various cross-functional departments, including Cabin and Flight Operations, Training, Human Resources, and Recruitment, to ensure appropriate staffing and qualification levels are maintained.
Assume critical responsibility for managing roster-related fatigue and proactively promoting the well-being of over 900 crew members.
Continuously track, monitor, and modify both cockpit and cabin crew rosters in response to operational changes and requirements.
Take the lead in implementing and driving process and system improvements, including active oversight of the HP bidding and Roster Preferences modules.
Liaise and cooperate with Training Department representatives and Crew Training Planning regarding rostering principles and specific training requirements.
Ensure strict adherence to all relevant industry regulations, including duty and flight time limitations (FTL) and Fatigue Risk Management protocols.

What Wizz Air Offers

A competitive base salary complemented by an attractive employee bonus scheme.
Unlimited access to significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets across a continuously growing network of destinations.
A relocation package, if applicable.
Life insurance coverage.
The possibility to contract for an AYCM sport pass.
Opportunities for instant impact at any level of the organization, with direct exposure to C-suite management.
Accelerated career progression, facilitated by internal mobility and talent management initiatives, supported by comprehensive training opportunities through Wizz Academy and bespoke programs.
A truly international and multicultural work environment, fostering passionate, driven, and diverse teams.

Requirements

A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant professional work experience.
At least 1 year of experience specifically within the aviation or logistics sector is considered a significant advantage.
Familiarity with AIMS Crew and Ops systems is highly advantageous.
Demonstrable knowledge of Working Rules Limitations and Rest Requirements (Flight Time Limitations) is highly beneficial.
A completed university or college degree.
Fluent spoken and written English communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Possession of a growth mindset and a proactive, 'can-do' attitude.
Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Ability to live and work at the Wizz Air Headquarters in Budapest, Hungary.
Flexibility to travel away from the Head Office as required for business purposes.

Wizz Air welcomes qualified candidates to explore this challenging and rewarding career opportunity within the dynamic aviation industry. When applying, candidates are kindly requested to provide only valid information regarding their educational background and certificates, as original documents will be required during the hiring process. Join the Wizz Air team and embark on a world of opportunities.