Senior Schedules Planner
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Job Summary
General information
Vacancy Reference number
005247About us
At Aer Lingus we believe in going above and beyond to connect people places and possibilities. Whether working at the airport in our offices or at home - every employee has a role to play in making Aer Lingus the heart of travel to through and beyond Ireland for generations to come.
How do we do this We Put Safety First. Theres nothing more important. We Are Customer Focused. We champion the customer and go above and beyond to get things just right for them. Were Stronger Together. With a how can I help attitude we communicate and collaborate to achieve shared success. We Own It. We do what we say were going to do and always follow through. We Look Forward. We build the future by embracing change today.
What we offer
As well as offering you a competitive salary career advancement opportunities and staff travel benefits (with Aer Lingus and many other international airlines) you will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to join a team of amazing professionals who are passionate about the aviation industry. To learn more about the exciting benefits and opportunities that await you at Aer Lingus please visit our website.
At Aer Lingus we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees unique backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race gender sexual orientation age disability or any other protected status. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all candidates who share our passion for aviation. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application please contact us at
Role title
Senior Schedules Planner
Your role
The Senior Schedules Planner leads the design optimisation and delivery of Aer Lingus seasonal and longterm flight schedules playing a pivotal role in translating Aer Lingus strategic and commercial ambitions into optimised resilient and operationally deliverable flight schedules. The role is central to maximising revenue enhancing connectivity and ensuring the efficient utilisation of aircraft crew ground and maintenance resources
The Senior Schedules Planner will develop peak sample schedules (310 years ahead) detailed seasonal schedules (6-18 months ahead) and the management of the live schedule through to handover to the Operations Control Centre (OCC). The role also acts as a senior advisor to internal stakeholders and provides leadership within the Schedules Planning team.
Principal Accountabilities
Strategic & Technical Scheduling Leadership
- Lead the design optimisation & delivery of complex IATA seasonal schedules ensuring alignment with commercial operational & maintenance requirements.
- Develop and evaluate longterm schedule scenarios (310 years) incorporating fleet strategy market growth & partnership opportunities.
- Provide expert guidance on schedule viability identifying risks constraints & tradeoff.
Operational & Commercial Optimisation
- Use advanced scheduling tools & analytics to maximise utilisation connectivity & revenue potential
- Integrate OTP data to identify structural issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure operational constraints (e.g. curfews infrastructure limitations manpower resources payload restrictions) are proactively & rigorously assessed & addressed.
CrossFunctional Collaboration & Influence
- Act as a senior liaison with Fleet Maintenance OCC Crew Planning & Slot Management to ensure schedule deliverability & alignment with operational plans.
- Work closely with Commercial to enhance connecting flows improve traffic volumes & support revenue initiatives.
- Engage with partner airlines to ensure schedule compatibility & strategic alignment.
Governance Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
- Produce highquality utilisation a/cr availability standby & schedule performance reports.
- Present schedule iterations risks and recommendations to executive management.
- Ensure accurate & timely handover to Schedules Distribution for public release.
Continuous Improvement & Systems Development
- Analyse existing scheduling processes & tools identifying opportunities for automation optimisation & enhanced decisionmaking.
- Lead & contribute to system developments data improvements & process redesign initiatives.
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide mentoring coaching & technical guidance to Schedules Planners and Specialists.
- Deputise for the Schedules Planning Manager when required.
- Support training & capability development across the wider team.
- Prepare and deliver seasonal schedule presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Your qualifications and key criteria
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
- Thirdlevel qualification in Aviation Business Data/Analytics or related discipline.
- Significant experience in airline scheduling network planning or operational planning.
- Proven ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to senior and executive audiences.
Essential Competencies / Skills
- Deep specialist knowledge of airline scheduling network planning principles operational constraints and industry regulations.
- Broad understanding of commercial drivers fleet strategy maintenance planning crew requirements and airport slot processes.
- Advanced analytical and numerical capability with strong decisionmaking skills.
- High proficiency in analytical tools scheduling systems and datadriven optimisation techniques.
- Ability to problem solve in a complex environment with multiple often conflicting constraints and deliver high quality scheduling solutions against tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and influencing capability to engage senior stakeholders and translate complex scheduling issues into clear recommendations and the ability to drive crossfunctional alignment
- Collaborative adaptable and comfortable challenging traditional approaches.
- High level of initiative problemsolving ability and ownership of outcomes.
Desirable Criteria
- Broad-based airline experience across longhaul shorthaul and nearterm planning.
- Experience with Astral or other airline scheduling/PSS systems.
- Deep understanding of Aer Lingus network fleet and operational constraints.
Closing Date: 13th March 2026
At Aer Lingus we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees unique backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race gender sexual orientation age disability or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application please contact us at
Division / Department
Strategy & Planning - Schedule Planning & Alliances
Contract type
employee recruitment - permanent
Job location
Republic of Ireland Dublin Dublin
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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