Resource Planner

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  Location

  (ABU DHABI) and various

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  Job Reference

  21293

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Human Resources / 2 Years

Job Description & Qualifications

To continually analyse commercial schedule requirements and crew resource availability to optimise crew resources in a productive and cost-efficient manner at both a strategic and tactical level. Based on detailed analysis and 'what if' modelling, recommend optimum crew movements & crew pairing solutions and identify opportunities for cost avoidance and cost saving.

Accountabilities

• Determine crew operational headcount requirement based on published operating schedule by Network planning.
• Evaluate, optimize and disseminate the impact of schedule changes published on a periodic basis.
• Produce legal pairings in accordance to the Flight time Limitations, GCAA rules and Company policies by construction crew duties & schedules published in the operating plan.
• Maintaining headcount within Budget provision and cost control. Any deviation to Budget to be highlighted with necessary recommendation to Executive management.
• Crew trip route analysis and proposals are analyzed to ensure Crew legalities and Flight time limitation and alternatives in schedules are advised as and when required.
• Ensure availability of adequate qualified flying crew to meet the requirements of the operation, considering all aspects of manpower planning calculations.

Education & Experience

• Must hold a minimum of Bachelor’s degree, advanced education in mathematics and statistics is key.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working at an airline crew resources or operations teams. 
• Must have worked in manpower planning/pairings optimization/ analysis role in aviation or operations. 
• Must have advanced Excel knowledge.
• Must have FTL knowledge.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com