Aviation Operations Coordinator — 24/7 Ground & Flight Support

Jet Assist Ltd.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

On-site parking

Comprehensive training

Overtime and shift premium

Job summary

Jet Assist Ltd (247 Aviation Group) is hiring an Operations Assistant at the Business Jet Centre in Belfast. The role combines desk-based flight watch, flight planning coordination, and client liaison with active airside ramp handling on the business aviation apron.

You will monitor movements, manage ground handling tasks, and support VIP and corporate operations. A full UK driving licence, strong English skills, and a minimum of 5 GCSEs are required, with a rotating 24/7 shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Maths.
• Full, valid UK/EU driving licence with up to six penalty points and airport airside eligibility.
• Must pass AccessNI / Basic DBS and have a verifiable 5-year history.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active flight watch for all movements including VIP, medical and corporate flights.
• Coordinate ramp and ground handling operations with safety SOPs.
• Process PPR requests, handling confirmations, fuel orders, and in-flight catering arrangements; maintain logs and billing documentation.
• Coordinate VIP passenger handling and customs/border clearance.

Skills

GCSEs

UK driving licence

Airside pass

Customer service

IT literacy

Safety awareness

Tools

Flight management software

CFMU/NOP systems

GSE handling software

Job description

Jet Assist Ltd (247 Aviation Group) is hiring an Operations Assistant at the Business Jet Centre in Belfast. The role combines desk-based flight watch, flight planning coordination, and client liaison with active airside ramp handling on the business aviation apron.

You will monitor movements, manage ground handling tasks, and support VIP and corporate operations. A full UK driving licence, strong English skills, and a minimum of 5 GCSEs are required, with a rotating 24/7 shift pattern.