Training Scheduler Simulator Planner

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada (Onsite)

Starting Salary: $23.17/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.

It's important to know that

• Learning Agility: Success in this role means learning quickly and adapting to new systems and processes.
• Tool Mastery: Being able to navigate and use various scheduling and communication tools is key.
• Effective Multitasking: Thriving in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities is essential.

Key duties

• Plan and schedule simulator training for all pilots by fleet type.
• Plan pilots for their annual recurrent training (A.R.T.) when required.
• Coordinate with Fleet Efficiency Managers (FEM) for Check Pilot availability.
• Notify pilots of simulator sessions and enter training into Netline promptly.
• Manage Additional Training Opportunity (ATO) sessions as needed.
• Forecast training needs and instructor availability.
• Maintain data in Netline, FACTS, ATLAS, and Excel.
• Liaise with each fleet's FEM and Training Manager to maintain updated information on all Contract Instructor (CI) and Flight Instructor (FI) qualification and manpower requirements.
• Communicate with Crew Planning on PBS bidding eligibility for returning pilots.
• Stay current on policies, procedures, regulations, and Collective Agreements.
• Handle hotel, transportation, and deadhead bookings.
• Maintain and coordinate simulator volunteer list.
• Manage related tasks, including APIS messaging, schedule distribution, and pilot inquiries.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education;
• Formal training in Safety Management - must be completed within six months of appointment. (provided by Air Canada);
• Must have excellent organizational and planning skills, proven ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently or in a team environment;
• Ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision;
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and problem solving skills; able to apply creative solutions that have a positive impact on results;
• Familiarity with Collective Agreements, Company Policies and/or Government Regulations;
• Great computer skills. Thorough working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel;
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and achievement of objectives while maintaining positive and productive relationships both within and outside the work group;
• Previous scheduling experience a definite asset;
• Familiarity with Netline and FACTS an asset;
• Previous airline operational experience, an asset;

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Pension program, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Profit Sharing.
• Wellbeing & health benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance for you and your family (if necessary).
• Recognition: Air Canada's recognition program (Shine) allows you to recognize and be recognized for those outstanding moments.
• Travel privileges: A generous employee travel program for you and other eligible once you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. This includes, but is not limited to standby travel, hotel & car rental discounts, Air Canada Vacation discounts, and more.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates 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.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.