Crew Planning Manager

Wizz Air; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European low-cost airline is hiring a Crew Planning Manager based in Luton. The role involves managing crew allocation, optimizing rosters for efficiency and compliance, and leading the Crew Planner team. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and 5 years of experience in a multinational setting. Benefits include a competitive salary, relocation package, and access to discounted travel tickets.

Benefits

Base salary and employee bonus scheme

Unlimited discounted travel tickets

Relocation package

Life insurance

Career progression opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience in a multinational environment.
• Excellent English (written and spoken).
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Crew Planner team and ensure roster efficiency.
• Optimize crew roster adhering to safety requirements.
• Collaborate across departments for operational resilience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree

Tools

CAE

Jeppesen

AIMS Crew and Ops system

Job description

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Crew Planning Manager

Based in Luton

Purpose of the position

Manages efficient allocation of crew and roster creation for Wizz Air UK ensuring roster efficiency and compliance with regulation as well as driving systems and process improvements. Manager delivers operational performance by leading the team through efficient rostering strategies while supporting crew work‑life balance.

What we offer

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Life insurance
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C‑suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• True international and multi‑cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Leading Crew Planner team for Wizz Air UK. Oversight and accountability of the crew planning function within the AOC.
• In collaboration with Crew Resource Manager has the oversight of crew resources available to ensure program coverage and operational resilience.
• Planning crew routes based on the schedule and duty rules
• Optimizing the crew roster to ensure highest crew productivity while adhering to safety and compliance requirements.
• Responsibility for roster fatigue and wellbeing of the crew community.
• Ensuring high efficiency of built rosters
• Taking the lead in process and system improvement
• Cross functional project management. Cooperation with various stakeholders across the organization (Crew Planning, Cabin and Flights Operation , Training, Human Resources)
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations (duty and flight time limitations, Fatigue Risk Management)
• Achieve a balanced distribution of work between available crews
• Creation of balanced roster patterns and analysis of schedule requirements
• Ensure that training duties are balanced between suitably qualified trainers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree
• Excellent English (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Growth mindset and can‑do attitude
• Professional experience of 5 years in a multinational environment
• Ability to synthesize information into recommendations
• Good oral and written presentations skills
• Team work and strong interpersonal skills
• Good leadership and people management skills
• Flexibility to travel as required away from Head Office
• Completed university degree is a must
• Knowledge of CAE, Jeppesen, AIMS Crew and Ops system and knowledge of Working Rules Limitations and Restrequirements
• Good organizational skills and attention to details

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.