Position Summary
Reporting to the Crew Planning and Scheduling Manager, the Crew Scheduler is responsible for management of crew members’ monthly schedule once it has been released, as well as making daily adjustments to crew assignments in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and applicable Collective Agreements. The Crew Scheduler oversees daily operations, coordinates last-minute changes, and ensures that all flight crew shifts are adequately covered.

Personal Characteristics

Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment

Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude

Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential

Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Effective verbal and written communication skills

High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Strong planning skills and detail-oriented

High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Ensure that all flight crew have checked in and/or been notified of their flight schedule in accordance with Company policies and contract agreements

Ensure that updated information is provided to Flight Followers, Commercial Operations and the Flight Dispatch Centre as Airline management software is updated

Communicate to applicable departments any delays that will occur due to crewing issues (same day and future)

Prepare various reports including daily,



monthly and annual Operational reports

Possess the ability to make informed decisions without compromising internal policies/procedures

Assist with the monthly crewing of aircraft as may be required from time to time by Crew Planning

Ensure that crewing is correct for future days’ operations

Look ahead for future crewing and ensure that resources are allocated accordingly

Provide training and mentoring to new crew schedulers, ensuring that the SOCC is maximizing operational effectiveness

Monitor the crew scheduling software, consulting and communicating with all departments to ensure that operations run smoothly and efficiently

Predict “real time” and organize all crew assignments through airline management software

Work with Flight Follower and Dispatch to communicate flight assignment changes to appropriate crew members

Assign crews day to day based on the monthly schedule created by the Crew Planner, reassign crew members as required for flight and duty purposes or operational requirements, in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and the applicable Collective Agreements

Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Education,



Experience and Certifications

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent

Transport Canada Generic Dispatch Exams (FDMET and FDOPS) are considered an asset, but not required

Canadian Radio Licence (Aeronautical) required

Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations

Prior experience in operations, crew scheduling and/or flight coordination preferred

Strong customer service experience considered an asset

Previous experience with Airline Management software programs considered an asset

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Working Conditions

Physically able to perform all listed job duties

Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and telephone

Modified work agreement (7 on 7 off or Monday-Friday)

Shiftwork may be required (days, evenings and/or night shift)

Various shifts and at a quick pace in order to meet service level requirements of the airline

Work performed primarily in an office environment

Able to work outside of public transit hours

Occasional lifting of approximately 30 lbs may be required

Physical location of this position is only accessible via a flight of stairs

Methods and procedures described or implied in the job profile may be altered to accommodate employees.

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📌 Crew Scheduler (Manitoba)
🏢 Perimeter Aviation
📍 Manitoba