Aircraft Charter Broker - Executive Aviation

Line Up Aviation; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for aviation specialists is seeking an Aircraft Charter Broker to join their Business Aviation Team. You will respond to client inquiries, manage charter bookings, and build long-term relationships in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience and strong problem-solving skills. In addition, you will be part of an out-of-hours roster. The position offers opportunities to work with corporate clients and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in aircraft chartering.
• High standard of written and oral English.
• Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client enquiries for aircraft charter.
• Manage charter bookings from enquiry to completion.
• Provide mentoring and support to less experienced team members.

Skills

Understanding of aircraft and chartering process

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Networking skills

Job description

Overview

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 & Salary

Location: Horsham Area

Salary: Upon Application

Responsibilities

• Respond to client enquiries for aircraft charter, identify suitable equipment, operator and airfields to meet a specific requirement.
• Liaise with both client and aircraft operator to obtain the best solution and then contract the selected aircraft.
• Manage charter bookings from enquiry to completion.
• Flight watching/overseeing flight departures and arrivals.
• Build long-term beneficial relationships with both clients and suppliers.
• Develop a portfolio of clients and help identify new clients through sales calls, networking and managing online enquiries.
• Undertake industry/market research and analysis.
• Provide mentoring and support to less experienced team members as required.
• Participate 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 and the capability to excel while working under pressure in a fast-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 Microsoft Word & Excel).
• Candidates who possess proficiency in a second language may be especially appealing.

Application

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.