at United Airlines in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run “Business Resource Group” communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
At United, we connect the dots. And we do everything possible to get our customers from point A to B – safely, quickly and responsibly! From dispatching and routing our aircraft, to scheduling our crew needed to fly our planes and even air traffic control, our Network Operations team helps us run a safe, reliable airline. Help keep our customers happy, and our planes in the air.
Key Responsibilities:
Pilot Crew Schedulers ensure that all flights in our reliable Worldwide network are accurately staffed with a legal flight crew in support of the Go Forward Plan as it relates to United’s goal of providing safe, efficient, and reliable air transportation for our customers.
+ Assign all open flying to qualified flight crew members according to Federal Aviation Regulations, Pilot Contract and Company policies
+ Monitor flight crew legalities, reassign pilots for on-time performance or to ensure compliance with FAA /CBA limitations (esp. due to flight delays, cancellations, aircraft substitutions) and communicate changes
+ Assist pilots with monthly line improvement and schedule management, including performing trip trades (as well as drops and pickups), documenting absences, and performing CMS transactions to ensure accurate crew pay, preservation of pilot activity records, and quality assurance (FAR compliance, flight time, qualification data, etc.)
+ 24-hour communications center/point of contact for pilot work group, providing round-the-clock support to flight crew members with regards to schedule and flight-related issues, sick notices, delay notifications, assignment modifications, etc.)
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
+ High School diploma
+ Successful track record of working independently as well as part of a team
+ Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and customer-service skills
+ Computer knowledgeable
+ Multi-task oriented, with the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions
+ History of punctuality and reliable attendance
+ Must be able to work any/all shifts (24/7 operation)
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
+ Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
+ Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
+ Previous scheduling or flight crew member experience
+ Good organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
+ Demonstrated ability to exercise flexibility and good judgment
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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