Synopsis

Reporting to the accountable manager; the Manager Crew Planning (Training) is responsible for ensuring efficient utilization of all simulator devices, facilities and instructors whilst ensuring regulatory, mandatory and company required training is assigned and maintained for crew rosters.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for all flight and cabin crew training planning, including roster production, projecting crew training demands (short and long term) and associated plans for annual leave allocation as well as recurrent and transitional training for both crew and instructors.
• Deliver cost effective solutions in the delivery of training by efficient use of Instructor/Examiners and devices.
• Effectively manage Training Service Providers, to ensure the delivery of flight training. Ensure engagement with suppliers of simulators and training facilities.
• Management of the training software applications that manages, monitors, and controls training devices, classrooms, instructors, and equipment for Etihad Airways.
• Be the focal point with Manpower Planning team to communicate priorities and business needs with respect to resource allocation and training delivery timelines.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to manage the safe execution of the crew training rosters while achieving the regulators\' compliance and financial objectives of the company.
• Establish strategic direction for the Crew Training Planning and Recover teams to meet operational goals defined by the company.Establish the department\'s objectives and priorities to align with and support business objectives

Education & Experience

• Post-Secondary Education (i.e. diploma, degree and equivalent work experience in the field of Airline Operations).
• Minimum 10 years of experience working at an airline crew resources or approved training organization. Minimum 3 years in leadership and workforce management experience.
• Experience with crew management software applications such as: AIMS, Jeppesen, Sabre, Lufthansa Systems or other flight crew scheduling/training platforms
• Knowledge of GCAA training regulations preferred

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world\'s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad\'s codeshare partners, Etihad\'s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world\'s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

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