Crew Schedule Optimizer
Crew Schedule Optimizer
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Job Description
We are looking for a Crew Schedule Optimizer
Are you an experienced Crew Planner or a recent graduate eager to apply your analytical skills in a dynamic real-world setting Join SAS Resource Management - an essential part of our operations - where we manage scheduling and staffing for up to 800 daily flights. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of aviation data and strategy helping us balance productivity crew well-being and regulatory compliance.
What Youll Be Working On
As a Crew Schedule Optimizer youll use a cutting-edge optimization tool developed by Jeppesen to design crew rotations and schedules for our pilots and cabin crew. Youll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to set goals and guidelines all with the aim of creating efficient high-quality crew schedules that support both operational excellence and crew satisfaction.
This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a high-impact role while contributing to the future of sustainable aviation.
Depending on your background and experience you will enter the role as either a Junior Crew Schedule Optimizer or Crew Schedule Optimizer. Should you start as a Junior you might be eligible for a promotion once youve gained confidence in the role and completed at least 12 planning cycles - typically equivalent to one year of experience.
From there your career can progress in two directions depending on your interests:
- Team Lead For those who wish to develop leadership skills and take on more responsibility within the team.
- Senior Crew Schedule Optimizer For those who want to deepen their expertise in optimization and strategic planning.
Were committed to supporting your growth and helping you shape a career that aligns with your strengths and ambitions.
Your responsibilities:
- Develop schedules for either cabin crew and/or pilots focusing on transparency quality and cost-efficiency.
- Plan line training and checking activities ensuring high productivity while maintaining a robust and reliable schedule.
- Support ongoing efforts to improve work-life balance for crew members while maintaining safety standards.
- Use our optimization software to manage cost parameters and enhance schedule quality.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments and with external partners.
- Analyze data to improve processes reporting and follow-up.
- Participate in traffic program optimization and forecasting to strengthen operational robustness.
What we are looking for:
- Education: A university degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering economics data science logistics or similar).
- Skills: Comfortable working with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Languages: Fluent in one Scandinavian language and proficient in English both spoken and written.
- Mindset: Curious analytical and eager to learn.
Bonus Experience (Not Required)
- Familiarity with Boeing/Jeppesen CMS (Crew Management System).
- Previous experience in aviation or crew planning.
Key Competencies
- Structured Youre organized and able to balance attention to detail with efficiency.
- Mature & Engaging You bring a positive attitude and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Detail-Oriented You ensure accuracy and quality in everything you do.
- Team Player Youre open to asking for help and happy to support others.
- Communicative You express yourself clearly both in writing and speech.
Why join SAS
- Purposeful Work Be part of a transformation in aviation solving challenges no one has cracked before.
- Travel Perks Discounted flight tickets for you your family and friends.
- Personal Growth Work on diverse business challenges and initiatives.
- Innovation Contribute your ideas to internal product development.
- Ownership Take initiatives from concept to delivery.
Our culture at SAS
At SAS we are dedicated to caring for each other delighting our travelers and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team youll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals recognize each others contributions and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe sustainable and punctual execution and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS for the future. This is an empowering workplace where you can thrive grow and take ownership of your work. Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation.
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Is this you Please apply now via the Apply now button.
Deadline for application: August 31st. Please send us your CV as soon as possible as interviews are conducted continuously and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email due to GDPR regulations.
Position: Fulltime (100%) starting with a 6-month probation period
This position is based at Frsundavik (Stockholm) and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option at times depending on the agreement made with your manager.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact hiring manager Thomas Hjelm -
A background check will be conducted. If you are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process.
To be eligible for this position you need an EU-work permit. Please note that we ask you to inform us if you currently have a valid EU-work permit.
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