Analyst - Pilot Training Schedule - Temporary

Belonging to Air Canada is akin to belonging to a Canadian symbol, Air Canada recently voted best airline in North America. Take your career to new heights by joining our innovative and diverse team at the forefront of passenger air transport.

Manage the pilot training plan. Provide analytical support to the Flight Operations Crew Planning department.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of crew creation strategies to maximize the utilization and productivity of pilots while achieving PNT staffing goals.
• Evaluate current staffing levels and make recommendations on additional position requirements and the distribution of newly hired pilots based on PNT staffing objectives.
• Establish pilot training schedules according to department strategies to optimize the use of training resources (trainers and simulators) and minimize effective-date pay and additional costs as much as possible. Monitor the progress of pilots in training and adapt training plans to ensure PNT staffing objectives are met.
• Administer and coordinate logistics regarding pilot standby, recall, and leave.
• Participate in the APAC and Air Canada Crew Composition Steering Committee as a representative of the Corporation.
• Assist in the development and administration of annual and monthly pilot leave requests.
• On an ongoing basis and in conjunction with Crew Assignment, ensure the coordination of training, qualifications, and other data, particularly prior to the closing of the flight schedule request period, to ensure the accuracy of data in the Preferential Bidding System (PBS) and NetLine Crew.
• Assist in the implementation and interpretation of the Collective Agreement regarding leaves, pilot job assignments, and training.
• Respond promptly and effectively to pilot inquiries.

Qualifications

• University or college degree, preferably.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational sense.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of NetLine, Forum, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other PC applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work relatively autonomously and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in flight operations, an important asset.
• Work experience related to collective agreements, particularly the Collective Agreement concluded between Air Canada and APAC, an asset.
• Show punctuality and reliability to support the team's overall success in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingualism, preferably.

Employment conditions :

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time a job offer is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas, or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Linguistic Requirements

Equal skills being equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and inclusion

Air Canada is resolutely committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business.

As an employer that guarantees equal access to employment, we encourage the most diverse applications in order to be able to equip ourselves with a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.