Scheduling Specialist

Dunn Belmont Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation training company in Farnborough is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to oversee client training schedules and provide top-notch customer service. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business or Aviation Management, or relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and knowledge of aviation terminology. The role requires excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Join a company dedicated to advancing aviation training standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Aviation Management preferred or three years of related experience.
• One to two years of aviation experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of aviation industry terminology, FARs, and prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete scheduling oversight for all customers.
• Manage all aspects of client training schedules.
• Act as primary point of contact for assigned programs.

Skills

Knowledge of aviation terminology

Detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Ability to adapt rapidly

Customer/client oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Aviation Management

Three (3) years related experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

TMS Systems

CRM

Job description

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full‑flight simulators and award‑winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Scheduling Specialist’s primary role is to provide complete scheduling oversight for all FlightSafety internal/external customers with the best overall customer service experience. The Scheduling Specialist facilitates all coordination of regulatory and operator training requirements between FlightSafety and its customers and clients.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages tasks such as scheduling customers/clients, sending confirmations, creating new customer/client accounts, updating client information.
• Manage all aspects of client training schedules and coordinate with customers on specific training needs and requirements that may impact schedule modifications.
• Understands regulatory requirements and verifies training objectives.
• Acts as back‑up focal for TSA tracking for incoming clients.
• Perform Export Compliance checks as needed.
• Call customer/clients to confirm attendance and training objectives.
• Act as primary point of contact for assigned program(s) by interacting and communicating with internal and external customers as well as regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with FlightSafety’s product and services, when possible provide customers with additional training available to enhance the overall experience and ultimately generate more sales and revenue.
• Review and understand country specific guidance and/or documentations and provide the most up‑to‑date information to ensure clients/customers and instructors are adhering to all regulatory requirements.
• Responsible to assess, organize, plan and assign resources to customer training events, instructor training and qualifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Aviation Management preferred or three (3) years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; equivalency years’ experience substitution must be in related field.
• Achieved a master level of all responsibilities of Scheduling Specialist, Associate. One (1) to two (2) years of aviation experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of aviation industry terminology, FARs, and prerequisites for FlightSafety International courses, as specified by FAA/NAA regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of aviation terminology as specified by FAA/NAA.
• Knowledge of basic scheduling concepts and/or experience with scheduling software.
• Detail oriented with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes rapidly and perform in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Results‑oriented with high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or guidance.
• Customer/client oriented and ability to adapt/respond to different types of personalities.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write.
• General knowledge of the following software: MS Office Suite, TMS Systems, CRM.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.