Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (Onsite) Starting Salary: $22.72/hour Branch: Flight Operations Category: Unionized (UNIFOR) Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
Reporting to the Flight Crew Scheduling Manager, the Simulator Planner is mainly responsible to build an efficient simulator schedule for all recurrent as well as qualifying training under the provisions and requirements outlined in the pilot’s collective agreement.Job Functions
Plan and schedule simulator training for all pilots by fleet typePlan pilots for their annual recurrent training (A.R.T.) when requiredLiaise with Fleet Efficiency Managers (FEM) to ensure Check Pilot availabilityNotify pilots of their planned simulator sessions in a timely mannerEnsure that all training is entered into Netline in a timely manner to maintain schedule integrityAction additional training opportunity (ATO) sessions as requiredForecast upcoming training requirements and instructor availabilityMaintain data entries in Netline, Flight Administration Crew Tracking System (FACTS), ATLAS and Excel SpreadsheetsLiaise with each fleet’s FEM and Training Manager to maintain updated information on all Contract Instructor (CI) and Flight Instructor (FI) qualification and manpower requirementsCommunicate with Crew Planning on PBS bidding eligibility for pilots returning to workMaintain proficiency and knowledge of all relevant policies, procedures, rules and regulations as well as Collective AgreementsProcess Hotel/Transportation and Deadhead bookings as requiredMaintain simulator volunteer list as well as coordinate simulator volunteers as required
Other related duties include:Send APIS messages when requiredCoordinate distribution of schedulesRespond to queries from pilots
Your benefits As one of the leading employers in Canada, we like to ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits including: Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You will be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family. Training and development tools to help unlock your full potential.
QualificationsPost-secondary educationFormal training in Safety Management - must be completed within six months of appointment. (provided by Air Canada)Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Bilingualism in both English and French is an assetGreat computer skills. Thorough working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft ExcelCandidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position
Experience / Business KnowledgeSolid commitment to the positionStrong focus on On Time Performance (OTP) requirementsAbility to work well under pressure and with minimal supervisionMust have excellent organizational and planning skills, proven ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently or in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to keep and monitor records effectively.Excellent interpersonal, time management and problem solving skills; able to apply creative solutions that have a positive impact on resultsFamiliarity with Collective Agreements, Company Policies and/or Government RegulationsStrong focus on continuous improvement and achievement of objectives while maintaining positive and productive relationships both within and outside the work groupPrevious scheduling experience a definite assetFamiliarity with Netline and FACTS an assetPrevious airline operational experience, an asset
Linguistic RequirementsBased on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and InclusionAir Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
