Crew Planning Specialist

Job Duties

• Coordinate with Network Planning to create flight pairings through optimization
• Auxiliary with outlining Pilot and Flight Attendant headcount models to ensure base staffing levels meet company operational demand
• Assist with developing monthly schedule bidding resources and bid preparation documents for crews and internal departments
• Responsible for updating Merlot base changes, TDY assignments, bid flags, etc.
• Work with the leaders of Flight Crew Operations, Crew Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Crew Strategy on a monthly basis to set TDY parameters, voluntary leaves, and monthly hour ranges for each bid period in a cost-effective manner to support our low-cost business model
• Spearhead the annual crew vacation bid and week to week vacation requests, monitor post-bid requests, and make necessary adjustments in Company portals when awards are confirmed
• Continuously monitor crew member bidding eligibility as it relates to qualification status, leave of absences, and voluntary time off. Work with multiple departments (e.g., Pilot Training Scheduling, Crew LOA, Records and Qualifications etc.) to ensure accurate bid statuses for Crew Members
• Strategize and execute the vacancy bidding process for crew members based on the staffing needs of the organization
• Audit all data within the bid packet for regulatory and CBA compliance for accuracy
• Generate pre-bidding pairings as well as final bid awards within the Crew Management System
• Maximize crew utilization while working closely with management and crew member representatives to improve crew member quality of life
• Audit data integration between bidding interfaces and crew member schedules pre and post bid
• Create crew member schedules through a PBS or similar system while maintaining FAR and CBA compliance, focusing on crew member preferences and quality of life, and aiming to achieve operational coverage goals
• Manually construct monthly schedules for crew members otherwise ineligible to bid while maintaining FAR and CBA compliance
• Support the Records department in providing crew validation flags prior to publishing to ensure legality
• Conduct UAT for new system deploys/updates/implementations
• Assure there is a constant and timely flow of information between all departments, management, and operational crew members
• Foster a positive work environment that values open communication, trust and personal accountability
• Collaborate with Business Intelligence (BI) to enhance vacancy bidding, vacation bidding, and TDY bidding tools
• Actively communicate interdepartmentally to ensure concerning bidding / staffing trends are addressed
• Assist the leaders of Flight Crew Operations with bidding related processes including, but not limited to, structuring bidding documents, developing emails, updating Company portals with bid results, etc.
• Track and evaluate crew member attrition trends to assist senior management with hiring forecasting
• Attend and coordinate meetings with other operating departments to drive and implement changes based on current trends, upcoming events and historical reporting
• Act as liaison between departments as it pertains to this position
• Treat all individuals with fairness and respect and act in accordance with the expressed Allegiant Standards
• Support Contract Compliance department by providing grievance-related supporting documents and research
• Model Allegiant’s customer service standards in personal actions and when providing direction

Essential Services Provider

Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.

Full Time Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance
• Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flight Benefits

Part Time Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flight Benefits