Crew Planning Manager Wizz Air UK

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Wizz Air, the fastest growing European low-cost airline, operates a fleet of 145 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 10.2 million passengers in the financial year ending 31 March 2021. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world’s top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency, and 2020 Airline of the Year by ATW, the most coveted honour an airline or individual can receive, and a most sustainable company in the airline industry in 2021 by World Finance Magazine.

JOB TITLE:Crew Planning Manager Wizz Air UK

BASE:Luton

Who We Are

• We are committed to making sure that everyone, everywhere can benefit from travelling at the lowest prices, while keeping the social, economic and environmental impact of our operations in mind. Our strategy is built on low fares and a diverse network, supported by efficient and sustainable operations and high-quality customer service
• WIZZ is a fresh, vibrant & contemporary brand, we are confident & not shy
• We always strive to break out of category & think outside the box
• Our 5 brand values lead the way:
• Inclusivity - We collaborate together to achieve our goals
• Positivity - We are an optimistic, happy, inspired and inspiring team
• Dedication - We have an entrepreneurial can do’ attitude: we take individual & collective ownership and are accountable for everything we do
• Integrity - We hold ourselves to the highest possible standards of business ethics in everything we do
• Sustainability - We strive to be the greenest choice of air travel and work hard on continuously decreasing our environmental footprint
  

What We Offer

• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation
• True international and multi-cultural work environment
• Comprehensive, end-to-end processes oversight
• Exposure to C-suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• Passionate, driven and diverse team
• Work in a fast growing - can do - organisation, which is expanding in Europe, the UK and Middle East’
• Life insurance
• Participation in the employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations’.
• On the job training in the airline operations
• AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
  

Relocation package (if applicable):

• Expense budget will be available
• Temporary accommodation will be provided for a definite time period
• Administration support
  

Purpose Of The Position

Crew Planning Manager will report directly to the Head of Flight Operations Wizz Air UK. The role’s primary responsibility is the oversight on the crew resources and roster creation for Wizz Air UK. Ensuring roster efficiency and compliance with regulations as well as driving system and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leading Crew Planner for Wizz Air UK. Oversight and accountability of the crew planning function within the AOC.
• Oversight of crew resources available to ensure program coverage and operational resilience.
• Planning crew routes based on the schedule and duty rules
• Optimizing the crew roster to ensure highest crew productivity while adhering to safety and compliance requirements.
• Responsibility for roster fatigue and wellbeing for +500 crew members.
• Ensuring high efficiency of built rosters
• Taking the lead in process and system improvement
• Cross functional project management. Cooperation with various stakeholders across the organization (Crew Planning, Cabin and Flights Operation , Training, Human Resources)
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations (duty and flight time limitations, Fatigue Risk Management)
  

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Growth mindset and can-do attitude
• Ability to synthesize information into recommendations
• Good oral and written presentations skills
• Team work and strong interpersonal skills
• Good leadership and people management skills
• Fluent spoken / written English
• Ability to live and work in London, United Kingdom
• Flexibility to travel as required away from the Office
• Completed university or college degree is a must
• Knowledge of AIMS Crew and Ops system and knowledge of Working Rules Limitations and Rest Requirements is a must.
  

Work time: full time