FlySafair is South Africa's true low cost airline. We took to the skies in October 2014 and have expanded fast, linking several key destinations in South Africa.
Our intention is to keep our fares lower for longer and in so doing offer South Africans an affordable and easy air travel alternative.
FlySafair is a very dynamic company that prides itself o...
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Develop routes to enhance network coverage optimisation;
Design flight schedules that maximise aircraft and crew utilisation while minimising operational costs;
Determine the frequency and timing of flights to optimise availability and On-Time Performance (OTP);
Utilise advanced network planning software and analytical tools to fine-tune schedules and improve operational efficiency;
Collaborate with fleet management teams to align route planning with aircraft availability and capabilities;
Determine the optimal allocation of aircraft types to specific routes based on factors such as capacity, range, and market demand;
Facilitate interdepartmental communications to address all schedule and aircraft-related planning and requirements;
Undertake long-term aircraft planning and management to ensure technical and other operational requirements are considered;
Attend Technical meetings to ensure that proactive planning for aircraft availability and configuration changes in order to ensure optimal fleet operations;
Coordinate with various departments to address charter and/or additional flight requests;
Work with the Commercial department to accommodate and assist for additional flights or schedule changes;
Coordinate and facilitate (if the schedule allows) any chartered flights, or supplemented flights to our schedule from the Commercial department;
Maintain communication with relevant stakeholders to keep them updated on any changes to the flight schedule;
Assess and mitigate risks associated with route development, schedule changes, and operational disruptions; - Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation to address unforeseen events and minimize the impact on network operation;
Ensure flight schedules align with slot allocations;
Participate in the Fatigue Safety Action Group as required;
Manage Flight and Duty Periods (FDP) Calculations during schedule planning in line with SACAA Regulations.
Provide monthly reports/stats as required to Exco;
Manage winter and summer schedule planning and provide relevant reports;
Act as the Project Ambassador for scheduling.
Requirements
Grade 12 or Equivalent;
Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
Minimum of 5 years' experience in aviation operations environment and/or relevant qualification (Essential);
Experience of AIMS Software (Beneficial);
Willing and able to work after hours if required;
Flight and duty knowledge for crew;
Excellent understanding of schedule planning;
Knowledge of sector pairings;
Knowledge of airport operational engagement and operating hours;
Knowledge of maintenance schedules (short and long term);
Knowledge of airport slot management;
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) (Essential);
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