The primary role of the Operations Planner is to maximize resource utilization and ensure all scheduled missions are made or recovered in the case of cancellations. This is an onsite position at KDVT.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Ensures the daily flight schedule runs according to plan resulting in efficient service, optimum use of aircraft, flight simulators, and other company resources to meet student graduation deadlines.
Coordinates with the Maintenance, Scheduling, and Operations departments to determine aircraft status and issues as they occur.
Actively monitors the daily schedule looking for ways to make additional missions.
Finds ways to add missions in place of cancellations.
This position will support multiple campuses.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
2.REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent
2.2 EXPERIENCE
Previous experience as an expeditor preferred.
Experience running a report generation software (we use Talon).
Experience performing Root Cause Corrective Action Analysis or problem solving.
Experience working on a goal orientated team with a proven track record of success.
Experience in a role with strict deadline requirements.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Microsoft Office Experience
Ability to build simple graphs/charts using Microsoft products
Exceptional computer skills
Reporting Software
2.4 KNOWLEDGE
Aviation experience valued not required
2.5 EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED
Computers, printers, and other commonly used office equipment.
3.0 PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The associate will be working in many environments inside and outside of the facility.
Associates will have exposure to aircraft, flight training devices and other equipment.
This position requires the utilization of most types of aircraft that AeroGuard Flight Training Center incorporates in its programs.
The position may require some medium lifting up to 50 lbs.
Position may require prolonged periods of sitting or standing as well as bending and stooping.
Some out-of-state travel may be required.
4.0 OTHERS
Extreme attention to detail.
Self-starter, does not wait for others to provide work, finds ways to keep busy or help others.
Works with minimal supervision.
Innovative/creative, finds faster ways to do things to save time to the organization and the client.
Flexible/adaptable to fast changing pace and instructions according to client priorities.