Crew Dispatcher

Flexjet LLC; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in private aviation is seeking a Senior Crew Dispatcher to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless execution of daily flight schedules, requiring a keen eye for detail and strong decision-making skills. You will manage crew assignments, ensuring compliance with regulations while coordinating logistics for crew travel. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to a company known for its exceptional service and safety culture. Join a forward-thinking team where your skills will be valued and your contributions impactful.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation is desirable with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of EASA regulations regarding crew FTL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assign crew members to aircraft to maximize trip coverage.
• Ensure compliance with EASA Flight Time Limitations.
• Coordinate crew travel and logistics efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Experience in the aviation industry

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Flexjet Operations Ltd is one of Europe’s leading private jet companies and is part of Directional Aviation’s OneSky portfolio of companies. Flexjet Operations Ltd was created to provide first-class performance, with a fleet of brand new, cutting-edge technology aircraft, so that our customers can arrive at their destination in style and comfort. We pride ourselves on providing the highest customer service with an exceptional safety culture.

We are expanding rapidly and offering exciting opportunities for like-minded people to join our team of aviation professionals, all of whom are integral to providing our impeccable style and unmatched service.

Reporting to the Crew Dispatch Manager, the Senior Crew Dispatcher works closely with crew members to ensure a successful execution of the daily flight schedule. Primary responsibilities include the duty day management to ensure compliance with OM A Chapter 7 EASA Flight Time Limitations Scheme, crew communication, and air-and-ground crew logistics procurement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assign crew members to aircraft to maximise trip coverage.
• Ensure that all crew member duty times operate in accordance with OM A Chapter 7, EASA Flight Time Limitations Scheme.
• Ensure that crew rosters are scheduled across our two AOC’s.
• Arrange all crew travel while on duty and positioning to an aircraft, traveling home from aircraft, and all transitions between aircraft.
• Assess demand for upcoming day and provide recommendations for crew duty times based on geographic factors, cabin type, and departure time demand.
• Coordinate with training department on travel for training check rides and provide training availability within the roster schedule to ensure training events are performed outside of the peak flying seasons.
• Work closely with the TCC Managers and specialists on schedule optimization considering optimum locations for crew changes, minimising crew positioning and duty time.
• Communicate changes to appropriate Operation departments.
• Escalate flight concerns to the on-duty TCC manager when necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the aviation industry (desirable).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
• Knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess the legal ability to work in the United Kingdom.
• Knowledge of EASA or CAP 371 regulations in regards to crew FTL (Flight Time Limitations) is desirable.
• Unphased in decision making.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work in a team atmosphere, but is also able to make decisions of their own in order to manage a flexible flying schedule.
• Successful candidate must be able to respond calmly, work well under pressure, and have the ability to prioritise tasks.

SCHEDULE

• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to:

• Physical demands may require a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (i.e., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) along with various office equipment.