Crew Scheduling

Crew scheduling involves organizing and assigning airline crew members—such as pilots and flight attendants—to flights in a way that ensures safety, compliance with regulations, and operational efficiency. It considers variables like crew availability, qualification, regulations on working hours, rest requirements, and route coverage. The process aims to create schedules that optimize resource use, minimize costs, and ensure crew members have adequate rest, all while maintaining smooth flight operations. Effective crew scheduling balances the airline's needs with crew welfare, often using specialized software to manage complex logistics and last-minute changes.