Location: 100% Remote (with occasional travel to the UK - expenses covered)
Contract Type: Contractor/Freelance/B2B
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Developer with expertise in the RAVE programming language to support a leading UK airline on enhancements and development within the Carmen Crew Management System.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale aviation workforce optimisation platform used to manage complex airline crew scheduling, planning, and operational processes.
The role will be primarily remote, with occasional travel to the UK for key workshops or collaboration sessions (travel expenses covered).
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain solutions within the Carmen Crew Management System
Write and optimise RAVE code to support crew planning, rostering, and operational systems
Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Support configuration and enhancements of crew management modules
Troubleshoot issues and optimise performance within the Carmen platform
Participate in system improvements, upgrades, and integration activities
Document technical solutions and maintain development best practices
Strong experience developing with RAVE (Jeppesen/Carmen rule language)
Hands-on experience with the Carmen Crew Management System
Experience working within airline or aviation crew planning environments
Strong understanding of crew rostering, planning, and optimisation processes
Ability to work independently in a remote contract environment
Strong communication skills when working with technical and business stakeholders
Experience working with major airlines or aviation technology providers
Knowledge of crew optimisation, scheduling algorithms, or workforce planning
Experience with system integrations within airline operational systems
Previous contract/freelance experience
Thanks
Julian