Aircraft Charter Broker - Executive Aviation

Line Up Aviation; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation consultancy is seeking an experienced Aircraft Charter Broker in the Horsham Area. You will respond to client inquiries regarding aircraft charter, oversee bookings, and build relationships with clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, is flexible with working hours, and possesses strong problem-solving skills along with IT literacy. Proficiency in a second language is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in aircraft chartering or related field.
• High standard of written and oral English, numeracy, and IT literacy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client enquiries for aircraft charter.
• Liaise with clients and operators to secure best solutions.
• Manage charter bookings from enquiry to completion.
• Oversee flight departures and arrivals.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Undertake market research and analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Sales and networking

Communication

Bilingual proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A specialized opportunity has emerged with my client for an Aircraft Charter Broker position within their Business Aviation team. As part of our well-established Business Aviation Team, you'll be required to maintain these standards while delivering services to a diverse portfolio of esteemed clients, encompassing large corporate entities, government agencies, NGOs, and high-net-worth individuals globally.

Role

Aircraft Charter Broker - Executive Aviation

Location

Horsham Area

Responsibilities

• Responding expertly to client enquiries for aircraft charter, identifying suitable equipment, operator and airfields to meet a specific requirement.
• Liaising with both client and aircraft operator to obtain best solution then contracting the selected aircraft.
• Managing charter bookings from enquiry to completion.
• Flight watching/overseeing flight departures and arrivals.
• Building long term beneficial relationships with both clients and suppliers.
• Developing a portfolio of clients, help to identify new clients through sales calls, networking and managing online enquiries.
• Undertake industry/market research and analysis.
• Provide mentoring and support to less experienced members of the teams as required.
• Participating in various industry events, conferences, and visits in the UK and overseas.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the aircraft and chartering process, ideally holding 3 years' experience.
• Hardworking and flexible attitude. After an induction period, you will be part of the company's 'out of hours' roster which requires regular working in the evenings, weekends and public holidays in rotation with other staff members.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ambition, determination, and self-initiative.
• Robust resilience paired with the capability to excel while working under pressure in this dynamically paced, operationally focused setting.
• Valid Passport with right to work and remain in the UK.
• A high standard of written and oral English, numeracy, and IT literacy (competent in the use of Microsoft applications, especially Word & Excel)
• Candidates who possess proficiency in a second language, in addition to meeting the criteria above, might be especially appealing.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Melanie Cave at Line Up Aviation.