Private Aviation Advisor

SHY Aviation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holid

Private Medical Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Dog-Friendly Office

Job summary

SHY Aviation, a global private jet charter company headquartered in Central London, is seeking an experienced Private Aviation Advisor in Holborn. This client-facing role focuses on building relationships with HNWIs, UHNWIs and corporates to convert enquiries into bookings.

Ideal candidates have proven private aviation or luxury sales experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage a portfolio of high-value clients. On-site in London with competitive base salary + uncapped commission.

Qualifications

• Proven sales and negotiation experience within private aviation or luxury/high-value sales.
• Strong commercial acumen with premium client relationship management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and target-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and engage new clients through outbound and inbound activity.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 high-value accounts.
• Draft bespoke charter quotations and negotiate contracts to close deals.
• Maintain pipeline and records using Zoho CRM and sales tools.
• Attend industry events to generate new business opportunities.

Skills

Private aviation sales

Relationship management

Negotiation

CRM experience

Communication skills

Tools

Zoho CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Holborn, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/13/2026

SHY Aviation is a global private jet charter company and brokerage founded in 2011. Headquartered in Central London, the firm provides end-to-end luxury travel solutions, including private jet hire, helicopter transfers, and large-group charters.

Job Description

Department: Private Aviation
Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Location: Holborn, Central London (On-site)
Salary: Competitive Base + Uncapped Commission

About SHY Aviation

Founded in 2011, SHY Aviation has grown into a globally recognised leader in private aviation. Operating 24/7, our specialist brokers deliver exceptional service to an international client base, working alongside the world’s leading operators to provide access to the finest aircraft at highly competitive rates.

As we continue our rapid expansion, we are seeking ambitious, commercially minded professionals to join our growing team in Central London.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and driven Private Aviation Advisor to join our Private Aviation team. This is a client-facing sales role focused on developing and managing relationships with High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs), and corporate clients.

You will be responsible for generating new business, managing a portfolio of high-value clients, and delivering a best-in-class charter experience from enquiry through to booking.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in private aviation/luxury sales.

Additional language skills are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Proactively source and engage new clients through outbound sales activity, research, referrals, inbound enquiries, and existing databases
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of HNWI, UHNWI, and corporate prospects
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling across the SHY Aviation and Lifestyle divisions
• Attend industry events, networking functions, and trade shows to generate new business opportunities
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify strategic opportunities

Client Relationship Management

• Manage and develop a portfolio of approximately 50 high-value accounts
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering an exceptional and highly personalised service
• Understand each client’s specific requirements and provide tailored aviation solutions
• Maintain strong client retention through responsiveness, professionalism, and relationship-led service
• Resolve client issues efficiently while managing expectations with discretion and commercial awareness
• Manage charter requests from enquiry through to confirmation
• Build and present bespoke charter quotations with strong commercial judgement
• Negotiate contracts and close deals successfully to achieve revenue and sales targets
• Maintain accurate records and pipeline management through Zoho CRM and associated sales tools

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Proven sales and negotiation experience within private aviation or another luxury/high-value sales environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage premium client relationships
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, client-led environment
• Experience using CRM systems, ideally Zoho CRM
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
• Flexibility to travel for client meetings, networking events, and industry conferences
• Additional language skills are advantageous
• Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission
• 25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Dog-Friendly Office

Note: This description reflects the current responsibilities and requirements for the role and may be subject to change in line with business needs.