Turnaround Coordinator (TCO) - Gatwick Airport - TUI

Optime Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Recruitment experts are seeking an experienced Turnaround Coordinator for a client at Gatwick Airport. This role involves ensuring aircraft depart and arrive safely and on time, coordinating with various departments, and managing turnaround operations effectively. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and aviation experience, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and weekly pay, with a shift pattern of 4 on 2 off.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Temp to Perm

Qualifications

• Aviation experience required.
• Must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely departures and arrivals of aircraft.
• Liaise with airlines and third-party companies.
• Record turnaround information accurately.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for an experienced Turnaround Coordinator to join a well-respected and successful client in Gatwick Airport.

What's on offer:

• Rate of pay: £15.26 per hour
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 2 off, mixed shifts
• Shift Timing: Example times below.
• Weekly Pay
• Temp to Perm (performance based.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID MANUAL UK DRIVING LICENCE.

Confirmed start dates:

• ASAP Start Date.

Key Duties:

• To ensure that our customer airlines depart and arrive safely and on time.
• Driving the turnaround of each aircraft to achieve consistent on-time performance.
• Liaising with all departments, our customer airlines and third party companies.
• Ensure all information of the turnaround is recorded accurately to ensure we continue to drive high performance for our airline customers.
• Understanding of Loadsheets, Weight and Balance and aircraft operational requirements.
• Ensuring accurate baggage reconciliation and detailed Flight File paperwork.
• Forward planning and liaising with Airfield operations during the turnaround to ensure that we are accurately updating the TOBT.
• Making decisions in real time, whilst maintaining focus on safety.
• Understanding and knowledge of customer Ground Operations Manuals, Dangerous Goods, Aircraft Safety, Airport Security, CAA and local airport procedures.

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 2 off rolling rota. This could be subject to change!

Requirements:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Aviation Experience
• Ability to work under time pressure and efficient prioritisation of tasks.
• Highly motivated with the ability to problem solve and to use your own judgement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation.
• Work well as part of a team, and as an individual.
• Have a Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Behave as a role model, understanding and demonstrating best practice at all times.

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.