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PepsiCo North America Beverages Flight Scheduling Coordinator in WAYNE, New Jersey
Job DescriptionOverview- Schedule and coordinate use of PepsiCo aircraft and crews to support high-priority travel for Company executives.- Assist requesters with trip planning to make efficient use of time and resources.- Flight-follow aircraft and coordinate changes in the itinerary or passenger manifest with the crew and others, as required.- Record completed flight activity in the computer scheduling program.- Provide on-call scheduling support when assigned to stand-by duty during non-business hours, weekends, and holidays.Responsibilities- Answers the scheduling phone line and responds to requests for use of PepsiCo aircraft.- Records and updates all available information regarding a trip request in the computer scheduling system.- Notifies the Manager of Flight Scheduling, the Manager of Flight Operations, and the Director of Aviation of all requests for international travel, non-business (personal) travel, or potential useof charter aircraft.- Coordinates with the base Manager of Maintenance to provide an aircraft that is suitable for the intended trip.- Coordinates with the Manager of Flight Operations to provide crewmembers for the intended trip.- If the request conflicts with another request, refers to the PepsiCo Aircraft Users Prioritization and Authorization Listing to determine which trip can be supported.- If Aviation resources are not available to support a trip, works with the requester to explore alternative dates and/or times, or to determine if charter service is a suitable option. If requested, gets charter quotes and assists with booking.- When a trip is confirmed, works with the requester and/or passengers to finalize the itinerary, passenger list, catering and other service requests.- Ensures that passengers have current passports, visas, and other personal documents required for international travel.- Arranges landing and departure slots at required airports.- Time permitting, may arrange hotel reservations, ground transportation, and/or airline reservations for PepsiCo employees.- Posts the aircraft and crew schedule and updates it as soon as changes become known.- Conducts pre-departure briefing for crewmembers and ensures they have a current package of trip documents.- Conducts flight following of PepsiCo aircraft and informs others of the aircraft position and status.- Coordinates enroute changes in the itinerary and passenger manifest. Determines how changes may affect other scheduled events and notify the appropriate managers.- Tracks the weather daily as it relates to the flight schedule.- Formulates contingency plans for mechanical and weather delays.- Records completed trip information in the computer scheduling system and generates reports for distribution and required files.- Assists in preparing reports of division use for management summaries and period charge backs.- Provides ongoing liaison with executive assistants regarding daily flight activity, as well as policies and limitations of aircraft and crews that could affect service.Compensation and Benefits:- The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,700 - $103,900.- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.Qualifications- Two years of aircraft scheduling/dispatch experience.- Two years experience of direct interaction with travel coordinators - preferably dealing with top-level executives.- Two years experience using a computer flight scheduling and records-keeping system, demonstrating a thorough understanding of its use.- Experience with international trip planning (desired).- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the PepsiCo Aviation Department Policies and Procedures Manual, CFRs, and other regulations applicable to the aviation environment.- Proficiency in people skills when interacting with others, both inside and outside the department.- Ability to communicate well with others—both conversationally, and in writing.City: White PlainsState: New York