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If you are passionate about making a real difference and contributing to something bigger, then come join our DHL Air Austria team and become our next Short-Term Crew Planner (m/f/d)!
About Us
DHL Air (Austria) GmbH is a cargo airline founded in 2021 and a proud subsidiary of the DHL Group. Our primary focus is operating within the European network with a modern fleet of Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft.
Our headquarter is located in Vienna, with our main crew base in Leipzig, where we deliver on our customer promise: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure legal and efficient crew coverage for all flights
- Monitor roster legality and fatigue compliance in line with EASA regulations
- Manage and update crew roster, including rescheduling when needed
- Communicate changes effectively to the crew and relevant stakeholders
- Handle operational changes and ad-hoc requests, including catering and travel arrangements
- Track training completion and maintain qualification compliance
- Proactively monito operations to resolve disruptions and optimize performance
- Compile and analyze data, preparing reports as required
- Collaborate across departments ad build strong relationship with network control centers
- Drive process improvements and ensure regulatory compliance within short-term planning
- Deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining punctuality and operational efficiency
YOUR PROFILE
Educational Background:
- Undergraduate degree or comparable relevant work experience
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in the aeronautical industry, preferably with 1 year in a flight operations environment
Regulatory Knowledge:
- Knowledge of relevant Crew Scheduling and Planning tools (preferable) and Microsoft Office 365 software
Technical Proficiency:
- High level of motivation and commitment
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, including managing time-sensitive situations in a shift work environment
Personal Attributes:
- Strong communications skills of motivation and commitments in an operational context
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
Communications Skills:
- Understanding of flight operations processes, procedures and organisational requirements, including safety implications
Operational Understanding:
- Understanding of applicable EASA regulations and requirements
- Knowledge and experience with flight crew fatigue regulations
- Knowledge and experience with flight crew regulations (preferred)
OUR OFFER
- Exciting career opportunities in a dynamic, international aviation environment
- A modern, newly designed office located directly at Vienna Airport with excellent public transport connections
- Attractive employee benefits, including airport shopping discounts, access to myID travel, corporate benefits, supported KlimaTicket or parking options, Edenred vouchers, and much more.
- Participation in the DHL Express Certified International Specialist training program which offers ongoing professional development.
- For this role, we offer a competitive minimum gross monthly salary of €3,193 based on full-time employment, with the possibility of an adjusted salary depending on your experience and qualification.
- In addition, we offer an attractive company bonus scheme
HOW TO APPLY
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in an international setting and see yourself in this position, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and a short motivation letter outlining your interest in joining DHL Air Austria!
