CREW SCHEDULE OPTIMIZER

We are looking for a Crew Schedule Optimizer

Are you an experienced Crew Planner or a recent graduate eager to apply your analytical skills in a dynamic, real-world setting? Join SAS Resource Management - an essential part of our operations - where we manage scheduling and staffing for up to 800 daily flights. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of aviation, data, and strategy, helping us balance productivity, crew well-being, and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Be Working On

As a Crew Schedule Optimizer, you’ll use a cutting-edge optimization tool developed by Jeppesen to design crew rotations and schedules for our pilots and cabin crew. You’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to set goals and guidelines, all with the aim of creating efficient, high-quality crew schedules that support both operational excellence and crew satisfaction.

This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a high-impact role while contributing to the future of sustainable aviation.

Depending on your background and experience, you will enter the role as either a Junior Crew Schedule Optimizer or Crew Schedule Optimizer. Should you start as a Junior, you might be eligible for a promotion once you’ve gained confidence in the role and completed at least 12 planning cycles - typically equivalent to one year of experience.

From there, your career can progress in two directions, depending on your interests:

• Team Lead – For those who wish to develop leadership skills and take on more responsibility within the team.
• Senior Crew Schedule Optimizer – For those who want to deepen their expertise in optimization and strategic planning.

We’re committed to supporting your growth and helping you shape a career that aligns with your strengths and ambitions.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop schedules for either cabin crew and/or pilots, focusing on transparency, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Plan line training and checking activities, ensuring high productivity while maintaining a robust and reliable schedule.
• Support ongoing efforts to improve work-life balance for crew members while maintaining safety standards.
• Use our optimization software to manage cost parameters and enhance schedule quality.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and with external partners.
• Analyze data to improve processes, reporting, and follow-up.
• Participate in traffic program optimization and forecasting to strengthen operational robustness.

What we are looking for:

• Education: A university degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, economics, data science, logistics, or similar).
• Skills: Comfortable working with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Fluent in one Scandinavian language and proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Mindset: Curious, analytical, and eager to learn.

Bonus Experience (Not Required)

• Familiarity with Boeing/Jeppesen CMS (Crew Management System).
• Previous experience in aviation or crew planning.

Key Competencies

• Structured – You’re organized and able to balance attention to detail with efficiency.
• Mature & Engaging – You bring a positive attitude and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Detail-Oriented – You ensure accuracy and quality in everything you do.
• Team Player – You’re open to asking for help and happy to support others.
• Communicative – You express yourself clearly, both in writing and speech.

Why join SAS?

• Purposeful Work – Be part of a transformation in aviation, solving challenges no one has cracked before.
• Travel Perks – Discounted flight tickets for you, your family, and friends.
• Personal Growth – Work on diverse business challenges and initiatives.
• Innovation – Contribute your ideas to internal product development.
• Ownership – Take initiatives from concept to delivery.

Our culture at SAS

At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team, you’ll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals, recognize each other's contributions, and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe, sustainable, and punctual execution, and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS for the future. This is an empowering workplace where you can thrive, grow, and take ownership of your work. Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation.

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