Andrew Huryn
Westland,MI
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Crew Planner
Kalitta Air
Westland, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Build, analyze, and audit monthly crew schedules
- Cost new contracts using staffing model of my own creation
- Work directly with crewmembers on schedule concerns
- Build staffing forecasts for next 3 years based on anticipated flight needs with a model of my own creation
- Cost adhoc flying and charters and work with Aircraft Scheduling to find staffable solutions
- Work with union on creating new crew bidding system
- Maintain all software related to the building of schedules. Involves programming with a proprietary Python based language
- Working to implement brand new system for daily crew scheduling
- Perform any other duties assigned by Manager of Crew Resources
Assistant Manager- Crew Resources
Kalitta Air
Ypsilanti, MI
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Create and manage training programs for the crew resources departments. Oversee the entire training program from new hire to line check.
- Teach new hire training ground school if training specialist was not available.
- Audit training records, and perform follow up training when there are signs of deficiency in training.
- Conduct interviews and assist in hiring decision for all positions within the department.
- Responsible for building and maintaining staff schedules for a 50-employee department.
- Provide follow up and disciplinary actions for any in-department policy or process violations, as well as training deficiencies.
- Update Crew Resources Manual as needed.
- Build pairings and lines for monthly bid package.
- Analyze new contract flight schedules for cost efficiency.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors worldwide to better support crew.
- Develop and implement new processes to improve the department.
- Perform any other duties assigned by Manager of Crew Resources.
Crew Planner
Kalitta Air
Ypsilanti, MI
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Plan pilot schedules within a weekly window to ensure operational efficiency.
- Ensure that all pilot schedules were CBA and FAR compliant.
- Worked closely with Training Scheduling in the planning and scheduling of all line training, including IOE, line checks, and FAA observations on the line.
- Build pairings and lines for monthly bid package.
- Assist Crew Resources Supervisor with day-to-day operation as needed, and act as Supervisor as needed.
Crew Resources Coordinator
Kalitta Air
Ypsilanti, MI
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for day-to-day logistics of international cargo airline operation, including hotels, ground, and ensuring all flights were sufficiently crewed.
- Ensured that all schedules are CBA and FAR compliant.
- Communicated with crew members regarding schedules.
- Called for crew overtime as needed,
- Performed various tasks related to day-to-day crew scheduling as assigned by the Manager and Assistant Manager of Crew Scheduling.
Manager of Crew Administration
CommutAir dba United Express
North Olmsted, OH
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Oversaw the Training Scheduling department with 3 direct reports.
- Responsible for scheduling of the full pilot and flight attendant training footprint from New Hire Ground to completion of IOE.
- Created forecast models to plan for training needs. Reported to Director of Training and executives on training output and forecasts.
- Responsible for writing and updating Training Scheduling Manual.
- Worked with Crew Planning on manpower planning.
- Worked closely with crew records department on maintaining accurate records and keeping training up to date.
- Assisted with day to day operation of training scheduling when needed.
Crew Planning Analyst
CommutAir Dba United Express
North Olmsted, OH
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Analyze Crew Staffing by building and updating forecast models, and plan 3 months ahead for upcoming schedules.
- Manage the monthly crew bidding process, and assist in trip construction for the upcoming months.
- Manage running the monthly Preferential Bid using NavBlue, and work alongside leadership and union with bid solutions.
- Present monthly schedules and staffing projections to leadership weekly.
- Analyze flight schedules to target inefficiencies, and work with partner carrier to find solutions.
- Work with the Finance department to reduce costs related to schedule efficiency and incentives offered to crew members.
Crew Scheduling Supervisor
CommutAir dba United Express
North Olmsted, OH
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervise Crew Schedulers during day to day airline operations.
- Coordinate with dispatch for changes that need to be made to support operations.
- Coordinate with leadership via meetings and conference calls to advise of current operational crew situations.
- Work closely with department leaders to plan and implement new policies to benefit the department.
- Assisted in overseeing company's fleet change from turboprop to jet aircraft.
Crew Scheduler
Commutair dba United Express
North Olmsted, OH
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Responsible for coordinating crew coverage for airline on a day to day basis.
- Involved quick decision making and complex problem solving.
- Ensured all crews were in compliance with FAR Part 117 while also staying within contractual limits.
- Spoke with crews to advise of assignments, and advised dispatch of any changes made to crews.
Skills
- Strong Leader
- Strong Communication Skills
- Training Specialist
- Operations Management
- Analytical Thinker
- Process Improvement Expert
Timeline
Long Term Crew Planner
Kalitta Air
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager- Crew Resources
Kalitta Air
02.2023 - 08.2024
Crew Planner
Kalitta Air
05.2021 - 02.2023
Crew Resources Coordinator
Kalitta Air
06.2020 - 05.2021
Manager of Crew Administration
CommutAir dba United Express
09.2019 - 04.2020
Crew Planning Analyst
CommutAir Dba United Express
02.2019 - 09.2019
Crew Scheduling Supervisor
CommutAir dba United Express
04.2017 - 02.2019
Crew Scheduler
Commutair dba United Express
11.2016 - 04.2017