Aviation Operations Co-ordinator - Full time or Part time

The Alpine Group; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alpine Group in Wanaka is seeking an Aviation Operations Co-ordinator to support our busy aviation operations. The role involves flight following, scheduling, and maintaining aviation records, with a roster that includes weekends. You will coordinate with pilots and clients, manage communications, and assist with emergency procedures.

Full-time or part-time roles available, based in Wanaka. Previous aviation operational experience is advantageous, and practical problem solving is essential

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Flight following and radio communications.
• Booking and scheduling of operations.
• Maintain aviation records.
• Client briefings and loading helicopters.
• Initiating emergency response procedures.

Skills

Scheduling

Dispatching

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Aviation Operations Co-ordinator - Full time or Part time

The Alpine Group Limited is a family-owned business based in Wanaka, operating brands including Alpine Helicopters, Minaret Station, Southern Lakes Heliski.

Alpine Helicopters provides a wide range of aerial services under NZCAA Part 135 certification, in addition to providing intracompany support to our tourism brands. Services include but are not limited to aerial filming, fire suppression, heli-skiing, heli-hunting, lifting, pest control, scenic & charter work. The company also conducts venison recovery operations throughout the year under NZCAA Part 91 privileges.

About the role:

We are looking for a hardworking, dedicated, practically minded and able individual to support our aviation business to perform a range of operational tasks.

The successful applicant will enjoy solving operational problems, have a natural affinity for scheduling, dispatching and coordinating and will take pride in their work. You will have excellent phone and personal manner; attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and multi task whilst remaining calm and professional.

Key tasks include;

Flight following including radio communications

Booking and scheduling of operations

Maintain Aviation records

Client briefings and loading helicopters

Initiating Emergency Response Procedures

Full-time or Part-time position based in Wanaka with requirement to work a flexible roster, including weekends, to meet operational requirements of the business. Previous aviation experience would be advantageous.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have in the aviation industry?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have in a Dispatch Role?
• How many years' experience do you have as an operations coordinator?
• Are you available to work on a rotating roster?
• Do you have customer service experience?

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