Flight Scheduler

Flight Scheduler

• 314329

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to be an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

Bell’s Flight Operations team is seeking a Flight Scheduler to support the Flight Operations Center. The Flight Scheduler will manage the aircraft and flight crew schedule for flight activities supporting flight operations. This position is located in Ft. Worth, TX.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and process requests for experimental test, demonstration, transportation, and training flights. Determine availability of aircraft and flight crew; examine feasibility of flight based on flight time, crew duty time, and other salient factors. Input specific flight information into scheduling software.
• Interface with flight crews and various departments to organize details of flight requests, then communicate with maintenance facilities and personnel to ensure aircraft are adequately prepared for requested flight activity. Distributes flight schedules to ERIC, FRC Sharepoint, and Fire/Rescue and Tower operator teams.
• Monitor all hourly and calendar maintenance requirements and manage aircraft schedule to ensure required maintenance and inspections are completed in a timely manner with minimum impact to the flying schedule. Works with Manager Maintenance Flight Operations and Engineering to schedule aircraft into the appropriate maintenance facility.
• Manage aircraft schedule for special requirements such as air shows, photo missions, and international demonstration tours. Assists with tracking and scheduling all on-site and off-site modification flight activity.
• Manage flight requests to minimize unnecessary deadhead flight time without negatively impacting mission effectiveness. Ensure timely dissemination of information of released aircraft to pilots and related Flight Operations leadership.
• Provide aircraft and flight crew reports, flight data (post flight completion), and other requested metrics to management as required.
• Interface with various departments to coordinate support flights when necessary. This may include coordination with vendors, flight operations, engineering, marketing, and others during daily operations.
• Receives regular updates on pilot availability based on personal time or vacation requests, and then provide recommendations to management regarding feasibility of vacation requests.
• With input from management, schedule recurring pilot training and deconflict with international schedule. Ensure pilot training is accomplished in a timely manner and that no pilot exceeds training deadlines.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors’ degree

Additional related experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• At least 3 years’ aviation dispatching, aviation scheduling or related aviation experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets eligibility requirements for ITAR/EAR

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Possesses good organization and time management skills

• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to meet department objectives

• Attention to detail, goal oriented

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time sensitive responsibilities

• Highly motivated

• Ability to work in team environment