Nandhana Vettiyattil Premlal

• Worked as on job trainee in crew control and crew planning in Air Arabia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisted in crew roster planning by analyzing flight schedules, crew availability, and regulatory constraints.

• Gained hands-on experience with crew management systems for scheduling and real-time monitoring.

• Supported the Crew Control team in handling operational disruptions, including flight delays, crew absences, and last-minute changes.

• Learned about aviation regulations and their impact on flight duty time limitations and rest periods.

• Coordinated with crew members to communicate schedule changes and ensure compliance with roster requirements.

• Observed and participated in decision-making processes during irregular operations.

Key Achievements & Learning Outcomes:

• Developed a strong understanding of crew scheduling principles and airline operational challenges.

• Contributed to improving crew allocation efficiency by assisting in data analysis and schedule adjustments.

• Gained practical experience in problem-solving under time-sensitive conditions, enhancing decision-making skills.

Core Competencies:

• Crew Roster Planning & Optimization

• Regulatory Compliance

• Real-Time Crew Control Operations

• Operational Disruption Management

• Communication & Coordination with Crew Members

• Crew Management Systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently managed crew scheduling and real-time roster adjustments to ensure operational continuity while maintaining strict compliance with flight time limitations and rest regulations.
• Proactively identified and resolved crew-related disruptions, minimizing operational impact due to delays, absenteeism, and unforeseen circumstances.
• Coordinated seamlessly with Flight Operations, Dispatch, and Human Resources to optimize crew utilization and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Utilized advanced crew management systems (Aeroline) to monitor crew availability, reassign duties, and implement contingency plans during irregular operations.
• Acted as a central point of communication between crew members and operational teams, ensuring timely dissemination of critical information regarding roster changes and duty requirements.

Key Achievements:

• Reduced crew-related flight disruptions through proactive planning and efficient real-time decision-making.

• Implemented an optimized scheduling framework that enhanced roster efficiency, improved crew satisfaction, and ensured regulatory compliance.

• Played a key role in crisis management during major operational disruptions, successfully coordinating crew reallocations under time-sensitive conditions.

Core Competencies:

• Crew Scheduling & Roster Management
• Operational Disruption Management
• Airline Operations & Flight Dispatch Coordination
• Crisis Management & Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder Communication & Crew Engagement
• Crew Management Systems