Training Scheduler

Company: FlySafair Careers

Job Description

The Training Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining effective training schedules for Flight Deck and Cabin Crew, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training plans and schedules for Flight Deck crew.

• Review training plans, schedules, and rosters to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational requirements, making amendments where necessary.

• Identify potential scheduling or compliance issues and collaborate with relevant managers or Training Administrators to resolve them.

• Roster employees for all required training, including ground school, simulator sessions, initial, recurrent, and command evaluations.

• Schedule annual medical examinations for Flight Deck and Cabin Crew.

• Book and manage simulator slots required for training activities.

• Coordinate and roster Flight Crew for Line Training, Route Checks, Flight Crew Induction, and Supernumerary Flights.

• Reschedule training when required, ensuring adherence to company policies and aviation regulations.

• Arrange accommodation, duty travel, and transportation for trainees when applicable.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential).

• Tertiary qualification in Administration or a related field (Advantageous).

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the airline industry, with at least 1 year in a planning or scheduling role (Essential).

• Sound knowledge of the aviation industry and operational environments.

• Working knowledge of crew rostering and scheduling systems.

• Understanding of CAA and IOSA regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with scheduling tools and platforms.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong planning, organising, and coordination skills.

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills with good interpersonal ability.

Personal Attributes

• Task-focused with a proactive approach.

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy.

• Team-oriented and collaborative.

• Professional and reliable.

• Immaculate timekeeping and organisational discipline.

Application Guideline

• Email applications will not be accepted.

• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.

• If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, please consider the application unsuccessful.

FlySafair Reserves the Right

• Not to proceed with this vacancy.

• To appoint candidates in line with its operational requirements.