Crew Scheduler

Group Overview

Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s aerial refueling (AAR) capabilities, ensuring the readiness and operational effectiveness of the tanker fleet. AIRMOB oversees fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, working to sustain and enhance refueling operations. It manages the integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring that tanker aircraft remain mission-ready through effective logistics, maintenance oversight, and regulatory compliance. By coordinating across various teams, AIRMOB ensures the fleet meets both current and future operational needs, supporting a range of specialized air mobility missions.   

Position Summary

The Part-time Crew Scheduler serves as one of the primary points of contact for crew scheduling and operational coordination supporting AAR operations. This role is responsible for overseeing crew deployment strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making real-time operational decisions to support mission execution. 

The Crew Scheduler exercises independent judgment in aligning crew resources with mission requirements, balancing regulatory compliance, safety, and operational priorities. In advance of mission planning, this role evaluates crew qualifications, readiness, and availability to ensure operational integrity. 

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee development of flight crew schedules in alignment with FAA regulations, operational priorities, and company policies 
• Evaluate crew availability, qualifications, and readiness to determine appropriate mission assignments 
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex scheduling conflicts, irregular operations, and resource constraints 
• Serve as a central point of coordination for flight operations, partnering with pilots, AROs, and cross-functional teams 
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, safety standards, and company procedures through proactive monitoring and decision-making 
• Analyze crew utilization, duty/rest compliance, and operational demands to optimize scheduling outcomes 
• Anticipate and mitigate operational risks by adjusting crew plans based on changing mission requirements and constraints 
• Maintain accountability for accurate scheduling data, reporting, and operational tracking 
• Oversee staffing of all missions, ensuring alignment with operational readiness and safety requirements 
• Direct scheduling and coordination of training missions to sustain crew and Aircrew qualifications 
• Provide oversight of Aircrew certification status and manage evaluation processes to ensure compliance 
• Review and enhance training materials and procedures related to Aircrew and scheduling functions 
• Provide operational support across pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities as needed to maintain mission continuity 
• Apply working knowledge of weight and balance, air refueling operations, and flight procedures to support operational decisions 
• Maintain situational awareness and apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles across all phases of operations 
• Ensure adherence to Flight Operations Procedures (FOPs), Ground Operations Procedures (GOPs), and safety requirements 
• Maintain advanced operational knowledge of KC‑135 tanker operations 
• Forecast long-term crew staffing needs and make recommendations to leadership to support operational scalability 

What You Bring

• Experience in flight operations, crew scheduling, or a related operational environment  
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and flight operations compliance requirements  
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions impacting operational effectiveness and safety  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance competing priorities  
• Ability to operate with autonomy in a dynamic, high-demand operational environment  
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across operational and leadership teams  
• Working knowledge of aerial refueling operations, the National Airspace System, and flight planning concepts   

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options 
• HSA/FSA accounts 
• Dental and vision coverage 
• 6% employer 401(k) match 
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents 
• Generous PTO 
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage 
• AD&D Coverage 
• Pet Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized gym membership / plans through Wellhub 

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Employment is contingent of meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements. 

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• This position requires eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements
• Position may require passing a government-administered background check
• Role may require adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements

AAP/EEO Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position, hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.  

Work Environment

Remote

Travel

Travel requirements may be as high as 35%.