Crew Planner

Crew Planner

Location: Sola, near Stavanger, Norway
Employment: Full-time | On-site

Join our Operations Control Centre

CHC Helikopter Services is looking for an organised and proactive Crew Planner to join our Operations Control Centre team in Sola, near Stavanger.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important part in the planning and coordination of crew resources within a dynamic aviation environment. You will support both short-term operational requirements and longer-term workforce planning, helping ensure that resources are deployed safely, effectively and cost-efficiently.

The position reports to the Manager, Crew Planning and offers opportunities for continued learning and development within the organisation.


What will you be doing?

As a Crew Planner, you will:

• Plan and optimise crew resources across both short-term and long-term requirements
• Ensure crew schedules comply with company requirements, applicable legislation and agreed budgets
• Maintain and take ownership of crew planning and scheduling systems
• Coordinate and follow up on training requirements
• Prepare operational reports and workforce statistics
• Support administrative activities, including invoicing, salary changes and holiday schedules
• Work closely with operational colleagues and other stakeholders to support effective service delivery

What are we looking for?

You will ideally have:

• A relevant bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Management or another related discipline
• Relevant practical experience that may compensate for the absence of formal qualifications
• Previous experience in crew planning, workforce planning, scheduling or people management
• Fluency in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken
• Experience using AIMS or a comparable workforce or crew planning system
• Strong general IT skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration and decision-making skills
• Good financial awareness and the ability to plan resources cost-effectively
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and a strong commitment to teamwork

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Previous experience within aviation
• Knowledge of, or experience working with, Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Experience of working in a fast-paced operational or safety-critical environment

Why join CHC Helikopter Services?

You will have the opportunity to:

• Join a dynamic organisation operating in a rewarding area of aviation
• Build your experience within an operational planning environment
• Access development opportunities within the organisation
• Receive a competitive salary and a generous medical and insurance package
• Participate in social and integration events
• Benefit from free on-site parking

Eligibility and working arrangements

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Sola, near Stavanger. Hybrid working is not available for this role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Norway and be able to meet any operational clearance or access requirements relevant to the position. As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be required to complete appropriate pre-employment screening and background checks, subject to applicable Norwegian legislation.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and application in English.

We may begin interviews or close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you do not receive a response from our recruitment team regarding your application, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in CHC and encourage you to continue monitoring our careers website for future opportunities that may be a good match for your skills and experience. We would be delighted to receive an application from you again should a suitable vacancy arise.

Thank you once again for considering CHC as a potential employer, and we wish you every success in your future career.

Recruitment agencies

We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging recruitment agencies for this appointment. Please do not submit unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs. CVs submitted without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications, and no agency fee will be payable.