Key Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing monthly pilot schedules using the IBS Preferential Bid Systems (PBS).
  
• Analyze business requirements for PBS in order to create specifications and conduct system testing.
  
• Responsible for representing the company when dealing with the Air Canada Pilots’ Association and in resolving issues within the PBS committee.
  
• Coordinate with Pairing Managers for adjustments to pairings for efficient blocking.
  
• Manage PBS processes for flight training requirements; including OE/RLC, QOE/TLC, and IOE.
  
• Manage system updates, issues, and enhancements with the software vendor.  Maintain and enhance vendor relationship to drive results.
  
• Evaluate, recommend, implement and manage existing and new procedures and processes.
  
• Responsible for developing 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. 
  
• Pro-actively identify issues and/or changes to the crew planning business processes based on test and productions results that will improve crewing efficiency and minimize costs for the company.
  
• Maintain positive working relationships with other departments including but not limited to, Flight Operations, Training, Crew Scheduling, and Air Canada Rouge.
  
• Ensure PBS planning is in compliance with regulatory and contractual standards.
  

Qualifications

• Results oriented and attention to details.
  
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
  
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Ability to work flexible hours.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Windows based programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
  
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Air Canada system knowledge an asset.
  
• Previous experience working with Collective Agreements
  
• In Flight Service and/or Flight Operations experience is a definite asset.
  
• Post-secondary diploma or degree is an asset
  

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.