Overview

SMART. HARD WORKING. MOTIVATED.

WILLING TO ACCEPT CASH BONUSES A MUST.   Sound familiar? Then keep reading. At Continental, employees can earn a cash bonus each and every month by helping us stay on top of industry rankings. Imagine that. You make us a better airline, you share in the success. What a concept.   Crew Scheduler - Flight Operations - HQS Houston, TX   Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice.

Travel subject to service charges/restrictions. Bonuses awarded only under terms of Continental's policies.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Assign all open flying to qualified cockpit crew members according to Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121, especially Subpart Q (Domestic Operations - flight / duty time limitations and crew rest requirements), Subpart R (Flag Operations - flight time limitations), and Subpart S (Flight Time Limitations: Supplemental Operations); Continental Pilot Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including subsequent Letters of Agreement negotiated between the Company and the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA); and established Company policies / practices. Monitor pilot check-in system, contacting Pilot Crew members who have not checked in for their trips, and replacing them as needed. Monitor Pilot Crew legalities, communicate changes, and reassigning pilots infringing upon Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations or Pilot Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) limitations. Assist Pilots with monthly line improvement, including trip trades / drops / pickups / splits, and trip advertising in the Crew Communications System. Staff the Preferential Bidding System (PBS) Help Desk, provide Q & A support, and troubleshooting bidding / award concerns. Work with Systems Operations Coordination Center (SOCC) coworkers to solve operational problems due to inclement weather, maintenance delays, security issues, etc. Provide a 24-hour communications center / point of contact support for Pilot work group. Responsible for safeguarding / planning for adequate Pilot Reserve coverage (e.g., through trip trade approvals, rebuilding / combining pairings, reserve Days Off management, setting Crew Management Pool (CMPOOL) levels, etc.) Execute Crew Management System (CMS) transactions to ensure accurate crew pay, preservation of pilot activity records, and quality assurance (FAR compliance, flight time, qualification data, etc.) Monitor Pilot qualifications to ensure Pilots have all necessary training for their flight (equipment qualification, landing currency, area qualification, Special Airport qualification), replacing as needed. Review monthly Pilot bid awards to ensure month-to-month compatibility Daily administration of a series of six Reserve pilot assignment / proffering windows Interact with many other departments on Scheduling issues. (e.g., Chief Pilot's Offices, Manpower Planning, Crew Planning, Crew Pay, Training Scheduling) Assist Pilots with miscellaneous crew member type concerns. (e.g., ad hoc hotel accommodations, deadhead / PS0 bookings (Positive Space), Crew Communication System (CCS) queries, reporting known CMS / CCS problems, outages, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or 5 years equivalent work experience. Previous airline industry experience preferred. Previous customer service experience a plus (preferably in the airline industry). Computer knowledgeable. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Multi-task oriented and able to prioritize work load in a stressful environment. Must be able/willing to work all shifts in a 24/7 operation including nights, weekends, holidays, & overtime. Emphasis on punctuality and attendance. Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.   Please be advised:

This job requires working in an area covered by the City of Houston Ordinance Against Smoking - City Code Chapter 21.

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Location: US-TX-Houston