RAVE Optimisation Manager

Role Introduction

Reports to: Crew Optimisation Manager

Operations Planning (OPN) drives the growth and strategies of Cathay’s airline operations. We plan holistically for our flight operations, engineering, service delivery and the airline’s service subsidiaries, while ensuring our airline operations remain both commercially profitable and operationally reliable.
 
Within OPN, the Operations Performance & Optimisation team targets establishing capabilities to optimise operations planning and delivery, ultimately driving holistic operational performance.

In the Jeppesen Crew Pairing (JCP) and Jeppesen Crew Rostering (JCR) environment, the RAVE & Optimisation Manager will lead and provide direction and support for the team of RAVE programmers in Crew Resources, to ensure that the team is optimally proficient and able to drive change.

This role will develop strategies to enhance Cathay Pacific’s crew scheduling optimisation capabilities, improving crew productivity, satisfaction, and reducing costs, while working closely with the Crew Optimisation Manager and the broader delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, recommend and develop JCP/JCR system changes that would be beneficial for crew scheduling optimisation and which would improve productivity
• Co-ordinate cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives, including support in crew management system development and enhancements, while initiating any required business process changes
• Act as focal point, in discussions with Crew Scheduling business teams and vendor product teams regarding core changes and/or new features that would benefit Cathay Pacific’s operation
• Lead a team of RAVE Optimisation Analysts: manage day-to-day tasks, build in-house expertise, develop knowledge and know-how regarding RAVE coding, optimisation, calibration/tuning and analytics
• Hands-on development/testing of key system enhancements to align Pairing & Rostering solutions with evolving crewing restrictions and requirements.
• Optimisation calibration/ tuning, Scenario Modelling, studies, and what-if requested by the business
• Work with the team on BAM (Boeing Alertness Model) modelling and tuning

Requirements

• Degree holder in the discipline of mathematics, technology or a related area preferred
• Hold in-depth knowledge of Flight Time Limitations
• Hold in-depth understanding of the Airline Operations domain, needs and pain points
• Hold in-depth knowledge of the workflow in Crew Resources & Operations Analytics and how pairing and rostering solutions impact the crew planning, rostering and day-of-operations
• Strong software development skills, especially in Python and Jeppesen Rave.
• Strong numerical, analytical and planning skills; good computing and statistical ability
• Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Project management skills and usage of PM tools (such as JIRA).
• Ability to work under pressure and work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Fatigue Risk Management
• Solid experience in tuning and development of Jeppesen crewing products.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of Jeppesen crew planning systems or relevant optimisation systems
• Experience in conceptualising creative solutions/ideas, as well as documenting and presenting them for senior management buy-in
• Ability to present complex information in a simple and easily understandable way

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