Senior Aircraft Charter Broker

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic Senior Charter Broker specializing in private jets. This role involves generating and managing a robust pipeline of clients while ensuring seamless charter flight bookings and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for aviation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a forward-thinking company with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this is the perfect position for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aircraft charter with strong sales and communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and handle bookings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales prospects through calls, networking, and emails.
• Manage charter flight bookings and maintain CRM records.

Skills

Sales Prospecting

CRM Management

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

3+ years of aircraft charter experience

Right to work in the UK

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:

1. 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.
2. Keep an accurate CRM record of all clients, ensuring contact details are up to date.
3. Identify new potential areas for business development.
4. Initiate and maintain business relationships with existing and prospective customers, airline and other suppliers, focusing on building long-term relationships.
5. Oversee charter quotes by understanding customer needs to recommend appropriate charter options.
6. Manage charter flight bookings from enquiry to completion, setting up all pre-flight arrangements with handling agents, ground transport, catering, etc., and ensure all contracts, invoices, and trip sheets are sent and uploaded into CRM.
7. Review airline documentation (contracts, insurance, AOC, Argus & Wyvern reports) to mitigate client risk, ensuring all contractual clauses are covered (training provided).
8. Monitor aircraft arrival/departure and updates for immediate communication to customers; troubleshoot flight issues and handle post-flight closeouts.
9. Follow standard operating procedures for sales, including sales calls.
10. Be willing and flexible to travel globally for company business.
11. Perform other tasks, projects, and events as assigned by management.
12. Assist with training junior brokers and support colleagues with advice and guidance.

Experience & Qualifications:

1. At least 3 years of similar aircraft charter experience.
2. A passion for aviation.
3. Self-motivated with a high degree of autonomy.
4. Calm disposition and positive outlook, especially under pressure.
5. Tenacious and persistent in challenging situations.
6. Flexibility to adapt working hours, including weekends and evenings.
7. Strong communication skills (written and oral) and excellent telephone manners.
8. Team player with good cooperation skills within local and international teams.
9. Adaptability to feedback and change.
10. Second language desirable but not essential.
11. Right to work in the UK.

If interested and qualified, please send your updated CV to Melanie Cave at Line Up Aviation. Line Up Aviation has over 30 years of experience recruiting aviation personnel worldwide, working with top industry companies.