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Republic Airways Crew Scheduler in Indianapolis, Indiana
Job Category:
Crew Planning & Scheduling
Republic Airways is recruiting Crew Schedulers who are decisive, dependable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment. Republic Airways Crew Schedulers come from a wide range of backgrounds, education, interests, and experience. Our team is a vital part of Republic’s success in being the BEST regional airline of choice. Crew Scheduler duties include ensuring every flight operates on time with a legal and qualified crew, crewmember schedules remain legal per FARs and Union contracts, notifying crewmembers of changes to their schedules and supporting Crewmember needs.
Republic’s Crew Scheduling team works on-site at our state-of-the-art System Operations Control (SOC) located at our Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Crew Schedulers are required to work any assigned schedule awarded by seniority bid, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
What you’ll love about this position
Competitive starting wage
Quarterly rGoals performance compensation incentives
PTO plan and 9 Company paid holidays
Four-day work week consisting of 10-hour shifts (3 days off)
Shift trade flexibility
Exciting team atmosphere
Opportunities for career advancement
Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on American, Delta, and United airlines and 30+ air carriers worldwide for employee and eligible family members
Discounts and perks at a variety of companies including resorts, cell phone providers, cruises, hotels, and car rentals
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans
401k with Company match
Responsibilities
At Republic Airways, you will be an integral part of the SOC and serve as a critical component to the airline’s operation. Crew Schedulers have a direct impact to Republic’s reliability KPIs by ensuring each scheduled flight departs on time with a legal and qualified crew. The Crew Scheduler position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations, Union contracts, and Company policies
Assign all flights to a legal and qualified crew for an on-time departure
Coordinate quick recovery of open flying due to irregular operations, crewmember call-offs, management removals, and legalities
Anticipate operational disruptions and propose cost-effective solutions
Implement time-sensitive decisions to solve disruptions to the daily flight schedule
Coordinate with dispatchers and support departments to resolve operational issues
Ensure changes to the published schedule are communicated to crewmembers in a timely manner
Assist with on-the-job training of new hire crew schedulers
Provide 24/7 support to Pilots and Flight Attendants by processing sick calls, trip trade and drop requests, general schedule inquiries, and other daily schedule modifications
Book hotel accommodations, deadhead travel, and ground transportation
Provide exceptional and timely customer service to the crewmembers
Maintain a strong working knowledge of federal aviation regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements
Collaborate with internal departments for a safe, efficient, and reliable operation
Communicate professionally with coworkers and vendors
Uphold Republic Airways’ BEST guiding principles
Other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Remarkable customer service experience
Stable work history with reliable attendance
Thrive in a high-stress, high-volume working environment
Critical thinking with a passion for problem-solving and attention-to-detail
Multitask while maintaining a sense of urgency and follow-through
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
Comfortable working with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Self-motived and able to work individually and within a team environment
Experience in Windows OS, including Microsoft Office Suite and various web browsers and ability to learn new programs
Able to speak, read, understand, and write English
Able to sit or stand at a workstation for 10-hour shifts
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation
Previous airline experience
Desire to expand operational knowledge and grow professionally within Republic
Travel Requirements
- Travel up to 10% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight stays.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
At Republic Airways, our vision is to be America’s regional airline of choice. Each of our 6,000 aviation professionals — whether they work at our corporate headquarters, on the ground at one of our 10 bases or in the air with our passengers — are responsible for our Company’s success. More than that, we’re responsible for one another’s successes. That’s the Republic difference.
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic offers fixed-fee flights operated under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express.
Beyond our operations, we’re focused on sharing our time, talents and treasures with our community—both locally and globally. Join Republic Airways where you will find opportunities, reach new heights and be part of something bigger than yourself.
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