Aviation Operations Administrator — Temp-to-Perm

Aviation Links; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Aviation is recruiting for an Operational Administrator to join their team in Paisley, Glasgow, on a temporary to permanent basis. The role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an initial 2-month contract and progression to a longer-term position on successful completion.

The ideal candidate will have strong admin experience, be proactive, and able to work within a busy aviation and base maintenance environment. Aviation knowledge is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration or office-based role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with databases, CRM or document management systems.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise in busy environments.
• Compliance and accurate record keeping understood.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Interest in long-term aviation career.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support in a busy operational environment.
• Maintain accurate records and internal documentation.
• Use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to manage information.
• Support engineers and internal stakeholders with admin tasks.
• Ensure documentation complies with established procedures.
• Prioritise multiple tasks and requests.
• Update databases and document management platforms.
• Identify and escalate errors or missing information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM systems

Document management systems

Databases

Job description

JMC Aviation is recruiting for an Operational Administrator to join their team in Paisley, Glasgow, on a temporary to permanent basis. The role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an initial 2-month contract and progression to a longer-term position on successful completion.

The ideal candidate will have strong admin experience, be proactive, and able to work within a busy aviation and base maintenance environment. Aviation knowledge is helpful but not essential.