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Jimmy ESTEVES VILAS

Manager Crew Planning
Riyadh

Summary

Seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in the airline industry. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully manage challenging situations. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, thanks to advanced analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and driving overall operational improvements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Manager Crew Planning

Riyadh Air
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Established Crew Control team, procedures and processes.
  • Implemented and developed Crew Management System.

Deputy Head of Cabin Crew Planning

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Steered strategic and operational capacity planning and optimization for cabin crews from long-term to mid-term planning.
  • Project Lead for Cabin CLA Implementation.
  • Streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency and improved communication among stakeholders.
  • Drove improvement of crew management systems and best usage practices.


Advanced Expert Pairing Planner

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
  • In charge of crew pairings for all operations on Airbus A330/340 and Boeing B777 aircraft.
  • Analyzed crew need requirements based on production figures.

Expert Cockpit Crew Planner

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Ensured timely production of monthly work schedules for over 300 cockpit crew.
  • In charge of training planning and coordination, in liaison with Chief Training Captains of each fleet.

Business Analyst and Advanced Expert Crew Planner

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
12.2016 - 06.2021
  • Appointed Project Manager. Led implementation of new Crew Tracking System for GVA base.
  • In charge of manpower planning and yearly budget establishment.


Maître De Cabine

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
10.2014 - 11.2016

Cabin Crew

easyJet
07.2013 - 02.2014

Customer Service Representative

AirFrance
09.2012 - 06.2013

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Montpellier
Montpellier, France
04.2001 -

Professional Certification - Customer Service Management

AFMAE
Paris, France
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Banking

CFPB
Paris, France
04.2001 -

Skills

Team leadership

EASA/GACA flight training license

Crew Planning and Operations

Process optimization

Strategic budget planning

Data-driven decision making

Software

Microsoft Office 365

Jeppesen JCR/JMP/JCT

NetLine Suite

Timeline

Manager Crew Planning

Riyadh Air
10.2024 - Current

Deputy Head of Cabin Crew Planning

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
09.2023 - 09.2024

Advanced Expert Pairing Planner

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
09.2022 - Current

Expert Cockpit Crew Planner

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
07.2021 - 08.2023

Business Analyst and Advanced Expert Crew Planner

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
12.2016 - 06.2021

Maître De Cabine

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd.
10.2014 - 11.2016

Cabin Crew

easyJet
07.2013 - 02.2014

Customer Service Representative

AirFrance
09.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Montpellier
04.2001 -

Professional Certification - Customer Service Management

AFMAE
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Banking

CFPB
04.2001 -
Jimmy ESTEVES VILASManager Crew Planning