AOG Aerospace Export Operations Specialist – Nights

Kevin Theobald Employment Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, Kevin Theobald Employment Agency, has a vacancy for a 4 on 4 off night role around Heathrow. The position offers up to £47k per year and requires handling end-to-end AOG shipments with a focus on aerospace exports, in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of aerospace export experience, including engines and aircraft parts, along with solid GCSEs, good IT skills, and the ability to respond quickly to customer emails. CargoWise experience would be a plus.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSEs with Maths & English level 5/C preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of aerospace export operations experience (AOG, engines, aircraft parts, hazardous goods).
• Experienced with end-to-end AOG shipments and associated service requirements.
• Customs entry experience would be advantageous, though trainable for suitable candidates.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; quick, professional email responses.
• CargoWise software experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to recognize process improvement opportunities and communicate changes.
• Resolve non-routine problems with specialised knowledge.
• Perform in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices.
• Be available for occasional on-call duty and outside-set-shift hours if needed.
• Work both collaboratively and autonomously with a strong work ethic and ownership mindset.
• Maintain professionalism and discretion with all information at all times.
• Growth mindset: continuously seek ways to improve yourself and the company.

Skills

AOG shipments

Export operations

Customs entry experience

Communication skills

Aerospace industry experience

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Education

GCSEs Maths & English (level 5/C)

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, Kevin Theobald Employment Agency, has a vacancy for a 4 on 4 off night role around Heathrow. The position offers up to £47k per year and requires handling end-to-end AOG shipments with a focus on aerospace exports, in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of aerospace export experience, including engines and aircraft parts, along with solid GCSEs, good IT skills, and the ability to respond quickly to customer emails. CargoWise experience would be a plus.