Manager, Crew Staffing & Analysis

About the role

The Manager, Crew Staffing & Analysis leads strategic workforce planning for Pilot and Flight Attendant staffing to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective utilization of crew resources. This role is responsible for long-range staffing forecasts, analytical modeling, and decision-support tools that align flying demand with hiring, training, and crew transitions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-range crew staffing and training plans to align flying demand with hiring, upgrades, and training events.
• Build, enhance, and oversee staffing forecast models and analytical tools, including decision-process automation.
• Optimize pilot progression from new hire through transition to Delta.
• Lead daily maintenance of staffing models to ensure accurate assumptions related to training, vacation, absences, credit, and staffing methodology.
• Lead Pilot and Flight Attendant vacancy award processes.
• Manage hiring and transition programs to Delta, including Pilot Flow and the Career Advancement Program (CAP).
• Partner closely with Pilot and Flight Attendant union leadership regarding staffing plans, Delta hiring programs, and awards.
• Oversee administration of crew member retention programs.
• Coordinate monthly with Flight Ops Training on forecasted training capacity and instructor requirements.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, including management of integrated pilot and flight attendant seniority lists.
• Review optimized schedules and make recommendations regarding base sizes, staffing levels, and cost impacts.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting to develop crew-related financial plans, forecasts, and targets.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement approved system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and all company and departmental policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports through performance management, feedback, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, Finance, IT, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial modeling, strategic workforce planning, IT project management, supply chain management, or a related area.
• 2 years of supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Experience interpreting labor agreements preferred.
• Experience working with large datasets and complex models preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and Tableau preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and be able to work with all levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate status effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work extra hours when necessary, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Some travel may be necessary.
• Minimal physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of boxes, bags files, and electronic equipment not more than 30 lbs.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes:

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1.
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program.
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options.

Pay

USD $84,800.00/Yr. USD $102,600.00/Yr.