Operations Officer

EFT - Euro Flight Training; Lee-on-the-Solent; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Euro Flight Training is seeking an experienced Operations Officer to take ownership of the day-to-day operational running of the flight training organisation at Solent Airport. You will coordinate aircraft and simulator bookings, training schedules, student progression and regulatory documentation.

The role requires proven flight training operations experience, strong scheduling skills and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset to keep the operation safe, compliant and efficient.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in flight training operations.
• Knowledge of pilot training courses, licensing, ratings and documentation.
• Experience managing aircraft, instructor and student scheduling in a live aviation environment.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety, compliance and record-keeping.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and prioritisation under pressure.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with decisiveness.
• Strong IT and administrative skills to manage operational systems and data.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple activities.

Responsabilités

• Own day-to-day operational activity of the flight school.
• Manage aircraft, instructor, student and simulator bookings, resolving clashes.
• Coordinate training programmes from enrolment to completion and monitor progress.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and operational records.
• Manage training and licensing documentation and records.
• Maintain accurate safety and compliance records and escalate issues.
• Coordinate FSTD activity and related procedures and documentation.
• Serve as central point of contact for instructors, students, examiners, maintenance and management.

Connaissances

Flight operations experience

UK CAA/CAA ATO knowledge

Scheduling & coordination

IT & admin skills

Outils

Scheduling software

Operational systems

Description du poste

Euro Flight Training is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced, highly organised and proactive Operations Officer to take ownership of the day-to-day operational running of our flight training organisation.

You’ll be at the heart of EFT’s operation, coordinating aircraft and simulator bookings, training schedules, student progression, operational documentation, and the many moving parts that keep a busy flight school running safely, efficiently and compliantly.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Daily operations: Take ownership of the school’s day-to-day operational activity, ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently and to plan.
• Bookings & scheduling: Manage aircraft, instructor, student and simulator bookings, resolving clashes, disruptions and capacity issues before they become problems.
• Training courses: Coordinate training programmes from enrolment through to completion, monitoring progress, prerequisites, documentation and outstanding actions.
• ATO/DTO compliance: Understand the operational requirements of an approved and declared training organisation, including training records, procedures, documentation and regulatory responsibilities.
• Flight crew licensing & technical documentation: Confidently manage and verify training and licensing documentation, course records, licence and rating requirements, and associated administrative processes.
• Safety & compliance: Maintain accurate records, follow established procedures, support safety reporting and compliance monitoring, and ensure operational issues are identified and escalated appropriately.
• FSTD operations: Coordinate our flight simulation training device (FSTD) activity, learning and applying the relevant procedures, scheduling requirements and documentation.
• Communication & coordination: Act as a central point of contact for instructors, students, examiners, maintenance and management, ensuring information flows and actions are followed through.
• Continuous improvement: Spot inefficiencies, anticipate operational challenges and take ownership of resolving issues rather than waiting to be asked.

What we’re looking for

You must already have:

• Proven experience in flight training operations, ideally within a UK CAA ATO and/or DTO.
• A strong working knowledge of pilot training courses, flight crew licensing, ratings, training records and associated documentation.
• Practical experience managing aircraft, instructor and student scheduling in a live aviation environment.
• A sound understanding of aviation safety, compliance, procedures and the importance of accurate records.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the confidence to make decisions, resolve problems and take responsibility.
• Strong IT and administrative skills, with the ability to manage operational systems, records and data accurately.
• The ability to work independently, communicate professionally and maintain oversight of multiple activities simultaneously.

Experience with FSTD operations would be an advantage, although training on EFT’s specific simulator processes will be provided.

Who will thrive in this role?

Someone who understands that a flight school is a complex, constantly moving operation. You’ll be comfortable juggling priorities, anticipating problems, supporting instructors and students, and ensuring the details are taken care of without needing constant direction. We need someone who brings the knowledge, experience and initiative from day one.

Why join EFT?

Euro Flight Training is an ambitious, growing flight training organisation based at Solent Airport, delivering training from PPL through to professional pilot qualifications and instructor training.

We’re building an organisation focused on quality, accessibility, professionalism and a genuinely supportive training environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on how the entire school operates, working closely with instructors and senior leadership in a varied, hands‑on position.

If you know flight training operations, take pride in getting things right, and want to play a central role in a growing aviation business, we’d like to hear from you.

Location: Euro Flight Training, Solent Airport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire

Employment: Full-time