Head of Scheduling and Slots

4 weeks ago


Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways Full time

This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past - but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else

This role leads the scheduling and slot planning teams to build schedules that are cost effective, operationally robust and protect our slot portfolio.

The schedule development process has centre stage in transforming the end to end process, enabling accurate planning of people and operations. The schedule design needs to support both the drive for improved 'On Time Performance' and utilisation of our aircraft assets.

Building feedback loops is important to ensure the schedule is integrated into the wider planning process and where necessary adapts to the latest formation.

Your success will depend on analytical capability, leadership skills and excellent relationship building across the many areas of the business that the schedule touches.

**Skills / capabilities**
- Ability to influence to director / COO level and externally with HAL/ACL
- Strong analytical skills to interpret and challenge the outputs of complex analyses, ensuring findings and recommendations are robust
- Excellent people management, organisational, team-working and project management skills
- Demonstrates resilience, and works calmly and effectively under constant time pressures, always seeking to maintain exemplary standards.

**Qualifications / experience**
- Numerate degree or equivalent numerical proficiency, proven in a similar role
- Excellent understanding of the end-to-end schedule planning and schedule clearance process
- In depth knowledge of overall airline planning process across engineering, crewing, ground resourcing commercial, the IATA slot management process and airport planning
- Understanding of BA network and fleet, markets and competitors

Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold, you will be in your element at British Airways.

Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
- N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities_

.


  • Network Planning

    1 month ago


    Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways Full time

    This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past - but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities...


  • Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways PLC Full time

    Head of Operations Planning As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the...


  • Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways Full time

    **Purpose of the Role** A great opportunity for a commercially-minded, analytical and team-orientated individual to join one of the world’s leading air cargo providers, supporting the key Netherlands market. **Key Duties** - Learning the quoting and reservations process and undertaking some quoting/reservations activity, in line with commercial...


  • Heathrow, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Our client is the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2 on the AM+C programme, which are two of the six major programmes of work that Heathrow have committed to deliver within the H7 quinquennium. They will collaboratively deliver transformation safely, efficiently, and...

  • Design Manager

    5 days ago


    Heathrow, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Morson are currently recruiting for a Design Manager for a 12 month contract based at London Heathrow Airport starting mid June. Our client are the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2 on the AM+C programme, which are two of the six major programmes of work that Heathrow...

  • MEP Design Manager

    6 days ago


    Heathrow, United Kingdom CCR Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Title: MEP Design Manager Location: Heathrow Airport Rate: £600 (LTD Outside IR35) Working Hours: 08:00 to 18:00 Start Date: 17th June 2024 Contract Length: 12 Months Working Style: Hybrid 3 days office 2 days remote Our client is the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2...

  • MEP Design Manager

    6 days ago


    Heathrow, United Kingdom CCR Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Title: MEP Design ManagerLocation: Heathrow AirportRate: £600 (LTD Outside IR35)Working Hours: 08:00 to 18:00Start Date: 17th June 2024Contract Length: 12 MonthsWorking Style: Hybrid 3 days office 2 days remoteOur client is the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2 on the...

  • Design Manager

    4 days ago


    Heathrow, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Morson are currently recruiting for a Design Manager for a 12 month contract based at London Heathrow Airport starting mid June. Our client are the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2 on the AM+C programme, which are two of the six major programmes of work that Heathrow have...


  • Heathrow, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Our client is the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2 on the AM+C programme, which are two of the six major programmes of work that Heathrow have committed to deliver within the H7 quinquennium. They will collaboratively deliver transformation safely, efficiently, and...

  • MEP Design Manager

    6 days ago


    Heathrow, United Kingdom CCR Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Title: MEP Design ManagerLocation: Heathrow AirportRate: £600 (LTD Outside IR35)Working Hours: 08:00 to 18:00Start Date: 17th June 2024Contract Length: 12 MonthsWorking Style: Hybrid 3 days office 2 days remoteOur client is the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2 on the...


  • Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways PLC Full time

    A career without limits Download Job Description As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood...


  • Heathrow Villages, United Kingdom Heathrow Personnel Ltd Full time

    We are recruiting for someone to be office based who has experience of working within aviation and a knowledge of EASA 145. You will be looking after specific accounts within the business and providing a high level of service and customer service at all times. You must have strong skills within Microsoft Word and Excel and have the ability to prioritise...


  • Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways PLC Full time

    Project Manager - Global Learning Academy Download Job Description As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality...


  • Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways PLC Full time

    Project Manager - Global Learning Academy Download Job Description As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has...


  • Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways PLC Full time

    A career without limits Download Job Description As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood...


  • Heathrow, United Kingdom British Airways Full time

    A career without limits - Download Job Description As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in...

  • Project Planner

    6 days ago


    London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom UK Power Networks Full time

    Reporting to Senior Project Planner Location Based at Heathrow Airport but will be required to work from other UKPN Services locations Department UK Power Networks Services Reference Number 79095 Employment Period Permanent CiP/Bonus Level 3% Salary £61,723 + Outer London Allowance +bonus +benefits Close Date 11/06/2024 We also provide the...

  • Design Lead

    5 days ago


    Heathrow, Greater London, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Morson are currently recruiting for a Design Manager for a 12 month contract based at London Heathrow Airport starting mid June. Our client are the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2 on the AM+C programme, which are two of the six major programmes of work that Heathrow...

  • Design Lead

    5 days ago


    Heathrow, Greater London, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Morson are currently recruiting for a Design Manager for a 12 month contract based at London Heathrow Airport starting mid June. Our client are the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2 on the AM+C programme, which are two of the six major programmes of work that Heathrow...

  • Design Manager

    5 days ago


    Heathrow, Greater London, United Kingdom CCR Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Title: MEP Design Manager Heathrow Airport Contract Length: 12 Months Working Style: Hybrid 3 days office 2 days remote Our client is the Major Programme Partner (MPP) The T2 Baggage Programme (T2BP) and the Asset Renewal Partner (ARP) for Terminal 1 and 2 on the AM+C programme, which are two of the six major programmes of work that Heathrow have...