Optimizing Pilot Planning and Training for Continental Airlines

Gang Yu (), Julian Pachon (), Benjamin Thengvall (), Darryal Chandler () and Al Wilson ()
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Gang Yu: Department of Management Science and Information Systems, McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712
Julian Pachon: Navitaire, Suite 100, Jollyville Road, Austin, Texas 78759
Benjamin Thengvall: Navitaire, Suite 100, Jollyville Road, Austin, Texas 78759
Darryal Chandler: Continental Airlines, 1600 Smith Street, Houston, Texas 77002
Al Wilson: Continental Airlines, 1600 Smith Street, Houston, Texas 77002

Interfaces, 2004, vol. 34, issue 4, 253-264

Abstract: The Crew ResourceSolver decision-support system employs advanced optimization modeling and solution techniques to solve complex, large-scale pilot staffing and training problems at Continental Airlines. The system determines optimal pilot transitions and efficiently allocates and schedules training resources. The results are improved staffing levels and substantial cost savings through reduced staffing, hiring, and training costs. Continental has estimated savings of over $10 million per year using the system.

Keywords: decision analysis; systems; industries; transportation; shipping (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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