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About the Role
The Pilot PBS Award Analyst is responsible for producing monthly pilot schedules for Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge & Air Canada Cargo using the Preferential Bid System (PBS). The role also provides support to the Manager, FOPS Pilot PBS Awards.
Responsibilities
- Produce monthly pilot schedules using the IBS Preferential Bid System (PBS).
- Analyze business requirements for PBS to create specifications and conduct system testing.
- Represent the company when dealing with the Pilots union (ALPA) and resolve issues within the ALPA PBS committee.
- Coordinate with Pairing Analysts for adjustments to pairings for efficient blocking.
- Coordinate with Advanced Planning on setting Designated Block Maximums & Reserve Targets.
- Facilitate PBS processes for flight training requirements, including SIM assignments, OE/RLC, QOE/TLC, and IOE.
- Complete the monthly award of Pilot SDO’s as a pre-process to PBS bidding.
- Test and investigate system updates, issues, and enhancements with the software vendor.
- Maintain and enhance vendor relationships to drive results.
- Evaluate, recommend, implement and manage existing and new procedures and processes.
- Develop test scripts for new releases, contract changes, and soft rule changes.
- Make recommendations for optimal performance.
- Participate in regular meetings with all related groups that affect and are affected by the PBS process.
- Proactively identify issues and/or changes to business processes based on test and production results that will improve crewing efficiency and minimize costs.
- Maintain positive working relationships with departments including Flight Operations, Flight Training, Crew Scheduling, Crew Planning, and Crew IT.
- Ensure PBS planning complies with regulatory and contractual standards.
Requirements
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field (such as Aviation, Operations, or Business).
- 3+ years of experience in an airline operations environment.
- Results oriented with attention to detail.
- Excellent management and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Strong working knowledge of Windows programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
- Very strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
- Eligible to work in the country of interest at the time of offer and responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations.
- Provide proof of eligibility to work in the country of interest prior to start date.
Skills
- Crew Scheduling
- Crew Planning
- Collective Agreements
- In Flight Service
- Flight Operations
- Windows programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Preferential Bid System (PBS)
- IBS Preferential Bid System (PBS)
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Post-secondary diploma or degree
About the Company
- Air Canada is an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America.
- We are a diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
Equal Opportunity
- Air 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.