Description

Ryanair is currently recruiting for an Assistant Crew Planning Manager to join their busy Inflight Department. We’re looking for a data-driven and solutions-focused Crew Planning Lead to drive performance through analytics, automation, and process optimisation, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

• The successful candidate will report directly to our Crew Planning Manager, and will be responsible for the following:
• Lead and develop a team of Crew Planners, ensuring a deep understanding of EASA Flight Time Limitations (FTL) and fatigue management.
• Own the delivery of accurate and compliant Cabin Crew rosters, aligned with FTL rules and operational needs.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends in crew utilisation, standby utilisation, and headcount needs; turn insights into action.
• Develop and enhance internal tools and reporting dashboards to automate planning tasks and reduce manual workload.
• Continuously improve planning processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable, automated solutions.
• Manage Cabin Crew annual leave planning, monthly targets, and balance patterns across bases and ranks.
• Oversee Crew hours reporting (monthly/annual), ensuring fair distribution and adherence to agreements.
• Act as the planning point of contact for internal systems including Zendesk, SAP, and bespoke planning tools.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Training, HR, and IT to drive planning efficiency and support operational goals.
• Represent Crew Planning in cross-functional meetings, provide insights and data-based recommendations.
• Covering tasks of Crew Planning Manager in the event of their absence.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have to demonstrate:

• Proven numeric, analytical, administrative and computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel etc.) - advanced Excel is required for this position.
• Proficiency in Power BI development is preferable.
• Numerically or data driven, with a keen eye for analytics and calculations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Good management skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work to deadlines.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change quickly in a busy environment.
• Preferable experience or 3rd level degree in Business, Analytic Science, Accounting/Finance or Mathematics.
• Knowledge of ROCS Crew system is preferable.
     

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression

Competencies