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: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow, 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. 

The Operations Resource Planning department is responsible for carrying out resource planning for cockpit crew and cabin crew, technical operations personnel, and ground services personnel in the long, medium, and short term. In addition, the department is responsible for carrying out operational change management for the crew.

to manage operational changes for crew scheduling in our Operations Control Center. As an OCC Crew Controller your job is to ensure that each flight is manned with qualified crew members according to aviation authority rules and regulations. You will be contributing to the OCC operational decision making from the crew management point of view. You will have a key role in change management, making decisions and communicating with crew and other stakeholders. OCC Crew Controllers work in shifts 24/7.

This is a fixed-term position starting as soon as possible and lasting until the end of February 2027.

We are looking for a true team player with an analytical mindset and ability to work independently. Work is occasionally hectic, and you must have a good tolerance for stress together with strong abilities to manage and prioritize your own daily tasks. As an OCC Crew Controller, you need to be able to make decisions under pressure and handle up-coming situations with a customer-oriented can-do attitude.

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.

We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi (sport, culture, wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs. 

Want to join the team? Get on board! Please submit your cover letter, CV and salary expectation as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, 4 January 2026. We may start going through possible candidates already during the application period. 

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance, a pre-employment medical examination and a drug test.

For more information, please contact Elisa Karru (Head of Crew Control & Service Desk) by phone +358 40 7726853, on the specified hours stated below (EET (UTC+2)):

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.