Scheduler, Flight Training

American Airlines Group - Dallas, TX

Full-time

Dallas, TX

Air Transportation

About the position

As a Scheduler for Flight Training at American Airlines, you will play a crucial role in the planning, scheduling, and administration of Ground School and Simulator Training for all line, Supervisory, and Management pilots. This position is part of the Flight Training Team within the Integrated Operations Division, where you will ensure that all training complies with Company and Federal Regulations. Your responsibilities will include managing the daily schedules for pilots and Instructor/Evaluators, scheduling training classrooms and devices, and monitoring pilot currency and qualifications. You will also coordinate with FAA personnel for simulator observations and training, ensuring that all training events are conducted in a productive and cost-effective manner. In this role, you will be responsible for updating training schedules, qualifications, and other data into various databases and programs, such as Maarfle, TMS, and FOS. You will lead the daily operations of pilot qualifications, monitor and administer currency for line pilots, and ensure adequate coverage for Check Airmen schedules. Additionally, you may be required to cover shifts in Flight Standards after appropriate training. The position requires flexibility, as you will need to work weekends and holidays as necessary. This is an opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of the largest airline in the world while helping pilots maintain their qualifications and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily schedule for pilots and Instructor/Evaluators
• Schedule pilots and Instructor/Evaluators for daily and future training events
• Schedule training classrooms and devices for required training events
• Monitor and update correct pilot currency and qualifications, as appropriate
• Coordinate appropriate FAA personnel to conduct required simulator observations and training
• Ensure timely updating of training schedule changes, qualifications and other data into applicable databases and programs (I.e. Maarfle, TMS and FOS)
• Accomplish other tasks as assigned by the Manager, Flight Training Schedules
• Leads daily operation of pilot qualifications
• Monitors and fully administers currency for line pilots
• Monitors and fully administers Check Airmen schedules on a daily basis, ensuring adequate coverage
• Coordinates FAA involvement in required simulator training periods
• Coordinates with Crew Schedule to provide Check Airmen as required
• Updates Check Airman and pilot-in-training data and schedules in a variety of applications, databases and FOS
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; weekends and Holidays included

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience/training
• 1 year Flight Training Scheduling experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access
• Working knowledge of APA (pilots) and TWU (Flight Crew Training Instructors and Simulator Pilots) bargaining agreements to properly manage schedules
• Understand applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
• Knowledge of FOS/CREWS
• Ability to be detail oriented; able to effectively manage shifting priorities
• Ability to be reliable and dependable
• Ability to accept ownership, responsible and accountable for all functional obligations needing little or no supervision

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network for you, your family, and friends.
• Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits from day one, including virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness Programs: Tools, resources, and support to help you be the best version of yourself.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with employer contributions after one year, depending on the workgroup.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more.