Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand’s Nordic heritage. Our values – Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage – guide us in everything we do. 

We are now looking for a

FLIGHT PLANNER

to produce high quality flight planning services for Flight Operations and ensure that flight planning is safe and cost efficient and fulfilling the requirements of authorities and Finnair’s internal procedures. In this role, you will provide services during the flight and take appropriate action to minimize air traffic delays.

You will be part of the Flight Planning Team. You will work at the heart of OCC’s decision making, collaborating closely with Lead Flight Planner to make optimal decisions together to ensure smoothly running operations.  

You might be the person we are looking for if you are analytical, focused, but also decisive and ready to make decisions in the fast-paced heart of OCC. You should already have knowledge about airline operations on a wider scale and a willingness to share your expertise with others.  

Main responsibilities:

• To produce efficient flight planning and create a safe and an economically reasonable flight plan for each flight

• Assist the pilots in flight preparation and provide relevant information required for the flight

• File ATC-flight plan for each flight

• Monitoring of automated flight planning system in co-operation with Lead Flight Planner

• Follow-up of flight planning operations environment 24/7

Our expectations:

• Strong understanding and knowledge on airline operational core processes 

• Good understanding of commercial needs and requirements 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Ability to make independent decisions under pressure 

• Can-do attitude with strong execution skills 

• Systematic and self-initiative way of working 

• Strong co-operation and communication skills 

• Fluent English, both written and spoken 

• Good IT skills 

• Minimum High School degree or Bachelor's degree

• Experience in flight dispatcher tasks or pilot’s license is seen as an advantage

Working at Finnair:

We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.

For more information, please contact Pertti Määttänen (Head of OCC Development and Flight Planning) by phone +358 50 393 4944 preferably on:

• Friday, 14 March between 2pm to 3pm

• Wednesday, 19 March between 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.