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The Director, Optimization and Crew Management reports to the Vice President, Network Operations, and is responsible for crew planning, scheduling, and rostering in accordance with current regulations and standards. The incumbent ensures optimal management of crew scheduling and planning teams.
The Director, Optimization and Crew Management also oversees all crew-related aspects, from scheduling and payroll to logistics and training. In this capacity, the incumbent ensures efficient and reliable operations, manages crew-related costs, and works closely with other departments to achieve operational objectives.
• University degree in air transport management, administration, logistics, or any other relevant field.
• 10 years of experience in the aviation or transportation sector, including roles related to planning, optimization, or operational management.
• 5 to 10 years of team management experience, with the ability to navigate regulated and complex environments (experience managing unionized employees is an asset).
• Expertise in crew planning, including schedule management, flight credits, movements, and training.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience in implementing strategic vision, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Mastery of operational optimization principles and performance monitoring tools (KPIs).
• Knowledge or experience with specialized systems such as Jeppesen or other planning tools (an asset).
• Global vision of aviation operations, with a collaborative approach and the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English *
*A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.
In case of absence, the responsibilities of the Director, Optimization and Crew Management, will be delegated to a qualified employee, designated in agreement with the Vice President, Network Operations.
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Employment Equity
At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.
