The Scheduling Committee provides input to and assists the company’s Crew Planning department in the pairing construction process and assists Flight Attendants with concerns relating to pairings or scheduling.

A scheduling representatives role is to act in an advisory role to the LEC Officers regarding scheduling issues.

• Actively gather information and engage Flight Attendants in discussion to determine their suggestions for future pairings. Keep records of such discussions in order to be responsive to the needs and wants of the members.

• Establish history of schedules. Retain monthly schedules, bid awards, staffing numbers, total monthly hours, reserve ratios, and other pertinent information thus building documentation for potential grievances.

• Provide Flight Attendant input to Crew Planning during the pairing construction process. Ensure the best possible balance of pairing types to represent the needs and wants of the members.

• Represent the unique needs of the domicile with Crew Planning.

• Answer Flight Attendant questions regarding the pairing and line construction process.

• Discuss any scheduling problems or concerns with management.

• Actively monitor management to ensure that established rules and procedures are complied with and that the collective bargaining agreement is not violated.

• Immediately report any violations or suspected violations to the LEC President.

• Actively communicate information of interest to the Flight Attendants.

• Provide a summary of current staffing and scheduling information to the Communications Committee for inclusion in Local Council communications.

Qualifications include:

• Good organizational and communication skills.

• Excellent knowledge of scheduling-related sections of the contract.

• Knowledge of CFRs and other regulations pertaining to flight time, duty time, and crew rest guidelines.

• Excellent working knowledge of crew tracking and trading systems.

• Excellent working knowledge of FLiCA bidding proccess and system.

• Ability to attend regular Scheduling Committee meetings.

• Adherence to committee policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information.

• Maintenance of member-in-good-standing status.

• Ability to remain in good standing with the company.

• Willingness to do ongoing committee work on a volunteer basis.

• Some travel may be required to attend meetings and required training.

The Scheduling Committee is available to help you with:

• Questions about how pairings are constructed.

• Comments and feedback about pairings and suggestions for future pairings.

• Any scheduling integrity questions or concerns.