Southern Airways Express Hiring for Airline Crew Scheduling Manager Job at Palm Beach, FL Full Time

Southern Airways is growing and we’d love to have you as part of our team! From Nantucket in the east to The Marianas in the west, Southern Airways, and its Hawaiian Brand Mokulele Airlines, comprise one of largest commuter airlines in America. Based in Palm Beach, Florida, we serve nearly 40 American cities across six U.S. time zones.

Southern Airways Corporation has been conducting charter operations under Part 135 since 2012 and added Essential Air Service operations in 2016. In 2019 we added Mokulele Airlines to the company, flying intra-island in Hawai‘i, and in 2022 we expanded to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. We operate under Southern Airways Express, Mokulele Airlines, and Southern Private Jets. Southern operates a fleet of over thirty aircraft, including the Cessna Caravan/Grand Caravan, the King Air Super 200, the PC-12, and the Citation Bravo.

Southern has seen tremendous growth thanks to our commitment to the individual passenger, which is recognized in our company mantra, “Every Passenger, Every Day, Every Flight.” This mantra has encapsulated our thinking and our core values since Day One. Despite being the fastest growing airline in America, the Southern staff remains ever-mindful of those first days of the airline— we know we must take care of Every Passenger, Every Day, on Every Flight. Won’t you join our Flight Operations Team as we continue to grow and expand? Oh – and flight benefits are one of the perks!

JB TITLE: Crew Scheduling Manager

DEPARTMENT: Flight Operations

REPORTS TO: Director of GOC

FLSA: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Crew Scheduling Manager is responsible for scheduling Pilots in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies, assuring that all flights are properly crewed and that legal issues are satisfied.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:

• Build and assign monthly pilot schedule in accordance with company policies and airline regulations.
• Prepare pilot hours for all crew members based on their work hours worked and rate of pay to include incentive pay and pilot expense reports. Submit hours and expense reports to proper departments.
• Approve or deny PTO requests and assign TDY pilots based on operational needs.
• Assign reserve pilots as needed.
• Schedule pilot training on monthly schedules.
• Provide staffing for ferry/charter flights.
• Re-assign crew and/or flight legs in the event of irregular operations (IROPs).
• Coordinate with other departments within the Company (IT, Inflight, Flight Ops, HR, GOC) to support operational reliability.
• Provide functional expertise to drive continuous process improvement.
• Provide research and analysis related to pilot concerns and productivity, FAR compliance, work rules.
• Identify opportunities for process/policy improvement.
• Calculate pilots monthly per diem.
• Coordinate with travel department to arrange transportation and lodging for TDY pilots.
• Ability to start up and run a crew planning department if needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
• Ability to deal with unexpected situations and issues in a proactive manner.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task.
• Ability to identify problems, their sources and potential solutions while continuing to successfully conduct day-to-day operations without interruption.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and outside “normal” office hours when required by operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rules and regulations of crew scheduling as it relates to the aviation industry.
• At least 4 years of flight operational experience, including at least 2 years of scheduling.
• Prior supervisory experience, including hiring, training, terminating.
• Equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, various pilot scheduling software.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Computer, office equipment, phone skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation including holidays.
• Ability to pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by company and/or airline regulations.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1986.

Southern Airways Corporation is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin – and will not be discriminated against based on gender, race, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palm Beach, FL 33480: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• flight operations: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location