Senior Flights Executive

Rockpool Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Rockpool Recruitment on behalf of an established educational travel company is seeking a Senior Transport Executive to coordinate air, coach and rail for group tours from its Blackpool office. You will source transport options, prepare quotations and secure bookings with airlines and suppliers.

The role requires strong GDS experience (Amadeus/Galileo/Sabre), fares and ticketing knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple bookings to strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in booking flights for groups is essential.
• GDS experience with Amadeus, Galileo, or Sabre is required.
• Solid fares and ticketing knowledge with airline ticket issuance.
• Ability to handle multiple bookings and tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong communication and supplier liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating air, coach and rail arrangements for group tours.
• Sourcing competitive transport options and preparing quotations.
• Securing and confirming bookings with airlines and other transport suppliers.
• Managing GDS queues, schedule changes and booking amendments.
• Processing and issuing airline tickets within deadlines.
• Ensuring all booking details and transport arrangements are accurate.
• Building relationships with suppliers for seamless travel.
• Working with colleagues to ensure each group’s journey runs smoothly.
• Resolving problems calmly when plans change.

Skills

GDS experience

Air fare knowledge

Ticketing knowledge

Supplier liaison

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Tools

Amadeus

Galileo

Sabre

Job description

Are you an experienced travel professional with strong GDS, fares and ticketing knowledge? Do you enjoy coordinating complex travel arrangements, solving problems and making sure every detail is handled accurately?

We are recruiting on behalf of an established educational travel company looking for a Senior Transport Executive to join its team. This is a varied role coordinating air, coach and rail arrangements for group tours and working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers.

This is a fully office-based position in Blackpool.

Senior Transport Executive – What will I be doing?

• Coordinating air, coach and rail arrangements for group tours.
• Sourcing competitive transport options and preparing accurate quotations.
• Securing and confirming bookings with airlines and other transport suppliers.
• Managing GDS queues, schedule changes and booking amendments.
• Processing and issuing airline tickets within the required deadlines.
• Ensuring all booking details and transport arrangements are accurate.
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure each group’s journey runs smoothly.
• Resolving problems calmly and efficiently when plans change.

Senior Transport Executive – What experience do I need?

• Previous experience working within the travel industry booking flights is essential.
• GDS experience using Amadeus, Galileo or Sabre is essential.
• Good fares and ticketing knowledge, including issuing airline tickets.
• Experience managing GDS queues and airline schedule changes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage several bookings and deadlines at once.
• Confident communication skills and experience liaising with suppliers.
• A calm, organised approach to problem-solving.
• Previous group travel, school travel or tour operator experience would be particularly useful, as would knowledge of European and US destinations.

Senior Transport Executive – What else do I need to know?

• This role is fully office-based in Blackpool.
• You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Start and finish times can be 8am–4pm, 8.30am–4.30pm or 9am–5pm.
• Flexible working requests, including term-time arrangements, may also be considered.
• Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Annual salary reviews, a recognition programme and progression opportunities are available.
• The company provides wellbeing support, a pension contribution and onsite parking.
• This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, people-focused travel business where you can develop your career and play an important role in creating seamless group travel experiences.