Flight Operations Specialist Pilot Scheduler

This role sits within the Special Air Missions Group - US.

Special Air Missions Group - US (SAM - US) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea's ISR, Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integra-tion of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation opera-tions. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to en-hance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM - US ensures Metrea's airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic opera-tional environments.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Flight Operations Manager, the Flight Operations Specialist - Pilot Scheduler supports the planning and coordination of pilot scheduling activities across assigned ISR Files. The role ensures operations are appropriately manned and that scheduling information remains accurate, current, and aligned with operational requirements. The Pilot Scheduler develops and manages pilot rotation schedules, coordinates pilot assignments for both deployed and non-de-ployed operational needs, and maintains the master operational schedule within Monday.com and other operational systems. The role also coordinates with the Travel Operations Cell and the Head of Crew Training to ensure scheduling updates, simulator training events, and personnel movements are effectively integrated into operational schedules. This role contributes to the de-livery of compliant, safe, reliable, effective, efficient, and evolvable flight operations in support of Metrea's aviation programs.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain aircrew rotation schedules across assigned ISR Files to ensure opera-tional coverage and readiness.
• Execute approved scheduling business rules and prepare draft schedules for Flight Opera-tions Manager review and approval.
• Ensure assigned operational programs are appropriately manned by monitoring crew distri-bution and identifying coverage gaps.
• Coordinate crew assignments for non-deployed aircraft operations, including testing, ferry flights, and other operational support activities.
• Maintain the master operational schedule within Monday.com and ensure scheduling sys-tems reflect current personnel assignments.
• Coordinate with the Travel Operations Cell regarding rotation changes, crew swaps, and schedule updates impacting travel arrangements.
• Support scheduling adjustments during operational disruptions by identifying viable crew op-tions and implementing approved changes.
• Coordinate with the Head of Crew Training to schedule required simulator training events, including initial and recurrent training requirements.
• Maintain visibility of upcoming training, qualification, and currency events that may impact crew availability and program manning.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling workflows and optimize scheduling processes within operational systems.

What You'll Bring

• 3 years of experience in aviation operations, crew scheduling, workforce scheduling, or op-erational coordination.
• Proficiency in personnel scheduling and schedule management, including maintaining accu-rate and detailed operational schedules.
• Proficiency with Monday.com or similar work management platforms, including maintaining scheduling boards and operational workflows.
• Strong organizational skills, prioritization discipline, and attention to detail when managing complex scheduling requirements.
• Experience improving or optimizing scheduling workflows within digital work management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating scheduling actions across operational teams.

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, operations management, business administration, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting military aviation, ISR operations, or government contract aviation pro-grams.
• Previous experience as a crew scheduler, squadron scheduler, aviation operations coordina-tor, or similar role.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000