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 wageQuarterly rGoals performance compensation incentivesPTO plan and 9 Company paid holidaysFour-day work week consisting of 10-hour shifts (3 days off)Shift trade flexibilityExciting team atmosphereOpportunities for career advancementFree or reduced-rate travel privileges on American, Delta, and United airlines and 30+ air carriers worldwide for employee and eligible family membersDiscounts and perks at a variety of companies including resorts, cell phone providers, cruises, hotels, and car rentalsComprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans401k 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 policiesAssign all flights to a legal and qualified crew for an on-time departureCoordinate quick recovery of open flying due to irregular operations, crewmember call-offs, management removals, and legalitiesAnticipate operational disruptions and propose cost-effective solutionsImplement time-sensitive decisions to solve disruptions to the daily flight scheduleCoordinate with dispatchers and support departments to resolve operational issuesEnsure changes to the published schedule are communicated to crewmembers in a timely mannerAssist with on-the-job training of new hire crew schedulersProvide 24/7 support to Pilots and Flight Attendants by processing sick calls, trip trade and drop requests, general schedule inquiries, and other daily schedule modificationsBook hotel accommodations, deadhead travel, and ground transportationProvide exceptional and timely customer service to the crewmembersMaintain a strong working knowledge of federal aviation regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreementsCollaborate with internal departments for a safe, efficient, and reliable operationCommunicate professionally with coworkers and vendorsUphold Republic Airways’ BEST guiding principlesOther duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalentRemarkable customer service experienceStable work history with reliable attendanceThrive in a high-stress, high-volume working environmentCritical thinking with a passion for problem-solving and attention-to-detailMultitask while maintaining a sense of urgency and follow-throughExcellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skillsComfortable working with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization existsInterpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formSelf-motived and able to work individually and within a team environmentExperience in Windows OS, including Microsoft Office Suite and various web browsers and ability to learn new programsAble to speak, read, understand, and write EnglishAble to sit or stand at a workstation for 10-hour shifts

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in AviationPrevious airline experienceDesire 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.