Senior Aircraft Charter Broker

Line Up Aviation; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Senior Charter Broker specializing in private jets with a forward-thinking company. This role involves generating and managing sales prospects, overseeing charter flight bookings, and building long-term relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for aviation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. With a dynamic team and a commitment to client satisfaction, this position offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while traveling globally for business. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aircraft charter.
• Excellent communication and sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage a pipeline of qualified sales prospects.
• Oversee charter flight bookings from enquiry to completion.

Skills

Aircraft Charter Experience

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

CRM Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience in Aviation

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with my client for a Senior Charter Broker (Private Jets) on a permanent basis.

Role: Senior Charter Broker (Private Jets)

Salary: Upon Application

Location: Crawley – Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Generate and manage a pipeline of qualified sales prospects by targeting existing and potential clients through cold/warm calls, networking, in–person visits (UK/Abroad as required), emails, LinkedIn, etc.
• Keep an accurate and tidy CRM record of all clients, ensuring their contact details are up to date.
• Identify new potential areas for business development.
• Initiate and maintain business relationships with existing & prospective customers, airline & other suppliers, focusing on building long–term, meaningful relationships.
• Oversee charter quotes by identifying and understanding customer needs to recommend the most appropriate charter options.
• Manage charter flight bookings from enquiry to completion, including all pre–flight arrangements with handling agents, ground transport, catering, etc. Ensure all contracts, invoices, and trip sheets are sent to the client and uploaded into CRM promptly.
• Review airline documentation (contracts, insurance, AOC, Argus & Wyvern reports) to mitigate risk and ensure contractual clauses are covered (training provided).
• Monitor aircraft arrivals/departures and communicate updates to customers. Troubleshoot flight issues and handle post–flight closeouts.
• Follow standard operating procedures for sales, including sales calls.
• Be willing and flexible to travel globally for company business (meetings, networking, flight representation).
• Perform other tasks, projects, and events as assigned by management.
• Assist in training junior brokers and support colleagues with advice and guidance.

Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of aircraft charter experience.
• A passion for aviation.
• Self–motivated with a high degree of autonomy.
• Calm, positive, and able to work under pressure.
• Tenacious and persistent in challenging situations.
• Flexible with working hours, including weekends and evenings if needed.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and telephone manners.
• Team player with good collaboration skills within local and international teams.
• Adaptable to feedback and change.
• Second language is a plus but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK.

If interested and qualified, please send your updated CV to Melanie Cave at Line Up Aviation. We have over 30 years of experience recruiting aviation and aerospace personnel worldwide, working with top industry companies. Follow us on Twitter for the latest vacancies, news, and updates from our UK Head Office. Thank you for your interest!