Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. We cherish our strong safety culture, never taking it for granted, and courageously and determinedly keep sustainability at the core of our everyday work. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand's Nordic heritage. Our values - Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage - guide us in everything we do.
We are now looking for a
FLIGHT PLANNER
to produce high quality flight planning services for Flight Operations and ensure that flight planning is safe and cost efficient and fulfilling the requirements of authorities and Finnair's internal procedures. In this role, you will provide services during the flight and take appropriate action to minimize air traffic delays.
You will be part of the Flight Planning Team. You will work at the heart of OCC's decision making, collaborating closely with Lead Flight Planner to make optimal decisions together to ensure smoothly running operations.
You might be the person we are looking for if you are analytical, focused, but also decisive and ready to make decisions in the fast-paced heart of OCC. You should already have knowledge about airline operations on a wider scale and a willingness to share your expertise with others.
Main responsibilities:
To produce efficient flight planning and create a safe and an economically reasonable flight plan for each flight
Assist the pilots in flight preparation and provide relevant information required for the flight
File ATC-flight plan for each flight
Monitoring of automated flight planning system in co-operation with Lead Flight Planner
Follow-up of flight planning operations environment 24/7
Our expectations:
Strong understanding and knowledge on airline operational core processes
Good understanding of commercial needs and requirements
Strong analytical skills
Ability to make independent decisions under pressure
Can-do attitude with strong execution skills
Systematic and self-initiative way of working
Strong co-operation and communication skills
Fluent Finnish and English, both written and spoken
Good IT skills
Minimum High School degree or University of applied sciences
Please note that the hiring process includes a security clearance and a pre-employment medical examination including a drug test.
We offer you an exciting opportunity in the fast-changing aviation and travel industry along with great team and wide personal development opportunities.
Please apply no later than 07.04.2024. We are actively reviewing applications already during the application period and aim to fill the position as soon as we identify a qualified candidate.
For more information, please contact Head of OCC Development and Flight Planning Pertti Määttänen +358 50 393 4944, preferably on Monday 25.03. between14:00-15:00 or Tuesday 02.04. between 14:00-15:00.