Aviation Operations Specialist

Skyborne; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

Private health insurance

Life assurance 3x annual salary

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Free mortgage advice

Free on-site parking

Rewards and recognition scheme

Access to state-of-the-art training

Free barista coffee

Job summary

Skyborne is seeking a proactive and organised Operations Officer to join our team at Gloucestershire Airport on a zero hours basis. The role involves optimising aircraft, simulators and classroom resources while delivering an exceptional trainee experience.

The position requires strong communication, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. A driving licence and access to a car are required, with shifts across Monday to Sunday and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to concentrate and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to accept changes and adjust accordingly.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in an operations environment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor flight operations including real time aircraft tracking and liaising with Air Traffic Control Units with flight critical information and booking of training slots.
• Producing and sharing pertinent information to the flight crews and using air/ground radio to pass/receive information.
• Being part of the monitoring process for safety and compliance and raising any issues to the flight safety/management team.
• Manual handling of aircraft when required to reposition to/from the hangar.
• Support the trainees with their requirements they need for their flights.
• Support the administration process associated with Ground school, Flight school and MCC APS training.
• Support the preparation and publication of trainee reports and exam results.
• Provision of required documentation to trainees for processing licence applications.
• Create and monitor the daily, weekly, monthly schedule for aircraft, classrooms and simulators.
• Update tracking tools to monitor student progress and aircraft/simulator utilisation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

Skyborne is seeking a proactive and organised Operations Officer to join our team at Gloucestershire Airport on a zero hours basis. The role involves optimising aircraft, simulators and classroom resources while delivering an exceptional trainee experience.

The position requires strong communication, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. A driving licence and access to a car are required, with shifts across Monday to Sunday and public holidays.