Aviation Operations Manager: Fares & GDS Expert

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in Birmingham seeks an experienced Aviation Manager to oversee daily operations of their Aviation department. Responsible for managing a small team and handling all aviation projects, including securing deals with GDS providers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in ticketing and a strong background in managing aviation teams for tour operators. The starting salary is up to £40k per annum, with hybrid working arrangements available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an aviation team in a tour operator setting.
• Experience with ticketing processes across multiple airlines.
• Current or recent experience in a similar aviation role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Aviation department.
• Build relationships with GDS providers and secure new deals.
• Monitor pricing and competitor activity in the aviation sector.

Skills

Team management

GDS expertise (Amadeus, Galileo)

Project management

Fare analysis

Tools

Amadeus

Galileo

Job description

A leading travel company in Birmingham seeks an experienced Aviation Manager to oversee daily operations of their Aviation department. Responsible for managing a small team and handling all aviation projects, including securing deals with GDS providers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in ticketing and a strong background in managing aviation teams for tour operators. The starting salary is up to £40k per annum, with hybrid working arrangements available.