Flight Scheduler

OverviewJoin to apply for the Flight Scheduler role at Boeing.Location: Townsville | Category: Business Support | Position Type: Permanent | Job Reference: BOE/187709TVLThe OpportunityThe AH-64E Apache is the world's most advanced and proven attack helicopter.
It integrates innovative technologies to aid the crew in decision making, offering a new level of battlefield dominance through enhanced performance, increased situational awareness, superior survivability, and improved target detection, acquisition and engagement.We are seeking an experienced Flight Scheduler to support the AH-64E Apache helicopter program.
The Australian Apache's will join the growing global fleet of more than 1280 aircraft operating in 18 countries, including coalition and regional partners.
This role fulfils vital Scheduling and Programming the support tasks for aircrew training, related flight and simulator planning and administrative course reporting activities.
This role is based in Townsville working alongside BDA and Australian Army members.We are seeking self-motivated professionals with scheduling, planning and coordination experience with a desire for a challenging and rewarding career with BDA.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the support of planning, scheduling and coordination of tasks regarding Flight and Simulator Device training activities.
This includes coordinating all training continuum course delivery schedules and pilot pathway events, asset booking, simulator devices and live flight scheduling, forecasting ahead of the training program.Support coordination and re-scheduling efforts for all training event changes, including schedule risk assessment and alternative plan analysis, and providing reporting documentation to justify and support those changes.
Elevate identifiable issues related to delays, changes or impacts on scheduling within the flight training continuum.Provide administrative support to Course Managers for training initiation and completion, in accordance with AAvnTC Standard Operating Procedures and higher-level policy, including PMKeyS usage.About YouTo be successful in this role you will have:EssentialProven scheduling or coordination experience in transport/logistics, rostering, or operations (flight scheduling desirable)Strong organisational skills and attention to detailExceptional verbal and written communication; able to liaise with multiple stakeholdersAbility to prioritise, think quickly and make pragmatic decisions under pressureProven ability to analyse schedule conflicts and implement pragmatic mitigation plansComfortable using scheduling/roster systems and MS Office suite - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPointA collaborative mindset and customer-service focusDesirableExposure to aviation operations or crew rosteringExperience with specialised scheduling software or ERP systems (e.g., Patriot Excalibur/PEX)Qualifications or clearances relevant to defence/aviationUnderstanding of Defence training reporting requirementsApplicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.Why join usStructured training and mentoring from experienced schedulersMeaningful work supporting safe, timely completion of training continuumsCollaborative team environment and opportunities for career growthWhat's on offer?
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