Scheduling and Slot Coordination
Develop and manage airline schedules and slots by applying optimisation techniques
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Commercial Management
Levels
Assess factors affecting airline schedules to coordinate slots for disrupted or delayed flights
Identify differences between ground arcs and connecting arcs
Monitor internal and external factors which affect airline schedules
Determine appropriate methods to manage schedule disruptions
Execute procedures to re-optimise schedules after disruptions occur
Schedule slots in airports
Ensure slot requests are completed with accuracy
Coordinate with external stakeholders to re- schedule slots in airports based on changes in flight schedules
Coordinate with stakeholders to make operational changes based on adjustments to airline schedules and slots
Develop airline schedules and review slot coordination to meet flight schedules
Determine implications of ground arcs and connecting arcs on airline scheduling
Develop plans to isolate disruptions to minimise downstream impact on flight networks
Analyse historical data to forecast propagated delays and total arrival delays for airline schedules
Calculate cost impact of disruptions and delays on airline operations
Analyse capabilities of airlines, airports and ground handling organisations to meet flight schedules
Conduct analysis to determine feasibility of scheduling slots for proposed flight routes
Verify slot requests to ensure accuracy and completeness and avoid the risk of losing historical slots due to errors
Collaborate with other departments to integrate flight schedule designs with fleet assignment decisions
Formulate procedures and models for airline schedule planning and slot coordination
Develop strategies to enhance robustness of airline schedules during planning stage
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for airline scheduling and slot coordination
Oversee processes for automating the generation of slot requests
Oversee processes for automating the management of current slots and slot changes
Establish integrated recovery models to manage flight schedules impacted by irregular operations
Implement optimisation models and solutions to minimise the number of passengers impacted by irregular operations
Propose recommendations on flight networks and new routes based on disruptions and delays identified in historical data