At a Glance
- Tasks: Support private jet operations and ensure smooth trip management.
- Company: Dynamic private aviation company in Shoreditch, London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 4-day work week, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a fast-paced team and develop your skills in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in aviation with hands-on experience and growth potential.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a positive attitude; aviation experience not required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: London, Shoreditch
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: 4 days per week in office (Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00), 1 day at home. Following successful training and progression within the department, weekend operational cover will form part of the role on a 1 in 4 rota basis, with 2 days in lieu offered.
Requirements:
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Strong culture fit and team player mentality
- Passion for aviation is advantageous but not essential
About the Role:
We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and detail-oriented Flight Operations Specialist to join our growing operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or accelerate their career within the world of private aviation. You will support the day-to-day operational management of private jet charter bookings once flights are confirmed, working closely with brokers, operators, FBOs and suppliers to ensure trips run smoothly. This role would suit someone highly organised, proactive and eager to build a long-term career within private aviation. Previous aviation experience is not required. We are open to ambitious graduates, school leavers with relevant experience, or candidates with 1 - 3 years' experience in any professional environment who can demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn. More important than experience is attitude. We are looking for someone who is coachable, hardworking, highly organised and excited by the opportunity to develop within a fast-growing business. There is clear progression within the department for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities:
- Flight Operations Support: Assist with creating and distributing flight briefs, monitor live flights and operational updates, track delays, positioning sectors and schedule changes, support brokers with operational trip management.
- Ancillary Supplier Coordination: Coordinate catering, chauffeurs and additional ancillary services, liaise with operators, FBOs, airports and ground handlers, ensure all operational requirements are correctly coordinated.
- CRM Operational Accuracy: Update operational notes and booking information within the CRM, maintain operational accuracy across active trips, assist with supplier invoices and booking financial updates.
- Day of Flight Monitoring: Monitor active trips and live flight activity, assist with operational updates and flight tracking, support smooth day-of-flight coordination across the business.
About You:
- Calm under pressure
- Reliable and proactive
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive and professional communicator
- Comfortable working collaboratively with multiple teams
- Eager to learn and develop within the aviation industry
Screening Questions:
- Do you have previous experience in operations, travel, hospitality or client service?
- Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is critical?
- Are you comfortable working 4 days per week in our Shoreditch office?
- Do you have strong written and verbal communication skills?
- Are you comfortable with the salary range of £30,000 - £35,000?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship now or in the future?
Flight Operations Specialist employer: Parkside Office Professional
Join our dynamic team as a Flight Operations Specialist in the vibrant area of Shoreditch, London, where we foster a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth, we offer clear progression opportunities within the private aviation sector, alongside a flexible working pattern that promotes work-life balance. Our commitment to a positive work environment ensures that you will thrive while contributing to exciting projects in a fast-paced industry.
Contact Details:
Parkside Office Professional Recruitment Team
