Professional knowledge in airlines geography
Planning Officers must be familiar with relevant airline and geographical information such as destinations.
Planning Officers
Descriptions & Duties
- Planning Officers produce timetables and schedule publications, update statistics, prepare flight coupons, data and monthly cargo and passenger revenue by ports for analysis. They also advise local publication on daily flight movements and assist in preparation of budgets. They are responsible for scheduling co-ordination and clearance of slots in all ports and liaise with engineering, operations and sales.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Remarks
Using specific control system
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Remarks
Effective communicate with various parties
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Remarks
Handling daily flight movements well
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
Professional knowledge in aviation regulations and legislation requirements
Planning Officers must be familiar with aviation regulations and legislation requirements associated with airworthiness compliance & management.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
Relevant Diploma / Certificate / Sub Degree
Experience
3 to 6 years’ relevant working experience is preferable
Other specific requirements
Understanding of Aircraft / Power Plant Systems and Components is preferable
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary > $40,000
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Planning Officers generally work in back offices at the airport. They may need to work in early morning or late night shifts.
Tools
- Crew communication system
