Aviation OCC Operations Controller — Shift-Based

Air Partner, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical (option to add family)

Dedicated EAP

Flexible Annual Leave

Job summary

Wheels Up is hiring for an Operations Controller based at our Gatwick office. You will manage rostering for flights, monitor on-time performance, communicate with handling agents, and oversee flight plans and schedules within a three-day window.

The role requires 12-hour shift flexibility, strong IT skills (Word/Excel/Outlook), and a proactive, organised approach to daily tasks in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial awareness combined with interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility towards working shift system (12-hour shift) that can change at short notice due to technical or weather issues.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (including diaries and email).
• Be well organised and pro-active in approach to responsibilities with ability to work on own initiative and to specific deadlines.

Responsibilities

• General responsibilities include, but not limited to: rostering for all relevant flights.
• Ensuring the company FTL scheme is adhered to.
• Maintain a flight watch on all flights during the shift to ensure on-time operation.
• Liaise with handling agents to keep them updated on daily schedule and disruptions.
• Monitor flight plans and slots for all airports on the network.
• Produce reports for the management team as required.
• Inputting and updating spreadsheets relevant to flight safety.
• Monitor weather and NOTAM reports for all destinations.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage and maintain high workload and service levels.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Shift flexibility (12h)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organised and proactive

Decision making under deadlines

OCC experience

Tools

PPS (Flight Planning) system

NavBlue / N-OC system

Job description

Wheels Up is hiring for an Operations Controller based at our Gatwick office. You will manage rostering for flights, monitor on-time performance, communicate with handling agents, and oversee flight plans and schedules within a three-day window.

The role requires 12-hour shift flexibility, strong IT skills (Word/Excel/Outlook), and a proactive, organised approach to daily tasks in a fast-paced aviation environment.