Aviation Operations Coordinator – Flight Planning

Leading Edge Aviation Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

25 days holiday + public holidays

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Leading Edge Aviation Limited is a busy aviation training campus in Oxford seeking an Operations Assistant to support the daily flying programme. You will coordinate flight planning activities, liaise with instructors, students, and external agencies, and keep accurate records of events and schedules.

The role requires flexibility, weekend shifts, and a commitment of at least 12 months. Based on the Oxford Campus, it offers a full-time 37.5-hour week with extensive aviation exposure.

Qualifications

• Flight planning and operational experience required.
• Strong IT and systems skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily Flying Programme and liaise with FI’s, students and agencies.
• Schedule aircraft, simulators and briefings per the Flying Programme and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of events, timings and flight plans.
• Process instructor duty and rest records per the Operations Manual.
• Keep up-to-date awareness of weather and aircraft serviceability.
• Coordinate refuelling with Ramp and Airport Operations when required.
• Assist in completing and submitting Flight Plans to support the programme.
• Support Operations Manager to resolve routine training issues and disruptions.

Skills

Flight planning

Operational experience

IT & systems

Organisation

Written & verbal communication

Proactive problem solving

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Leading Edge Aviation Limited is a busy aviation training campus in Oxford seeking an Operations Assistant to support the daily flying programme. You will coordinate flight planning activities, liaise with instructors, students, and external agencies, and keep accurate records of events and schedules.

The role requires flexibility, weekend shifts, and a commitment of at least 12 months. Based on the Oxford Campus, it offers a full-time 37.5-hour week with extensive aviation exposure.