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Flight Operations Controller

The WiJet Blink group is an aviation oriented business and has interests in the jet charter and engineering industries. Due to the recent merger and rapid expansion we are now looking to recruit some specialist Operations Controllers at our UK head office at Blackbushe Airport. The WiJet Blink merger means that the group are one of Europe’s largest air taxi services with sixteen 4-seater Cessna Mustangs. If you are ambitious, love a challenge, and work best as part of a close-knit team, then this could be a great opportunity for you. We are based at Blackbushe Airport on the Surrey/Hants border.

 

Our Flight Services team is responsible for supporting all aspects of the safe, cost-effective and punctual running of the flight operation. As a Flight Operations Controller, you will work in the Flight Services Team. The role is both varied and challenging and you will be involved in flight planning, crew control, scheduling and dispatch of aircraft. You will also support our crew with positioning and organise their hotel accommodation. This is a very busy role where flexibility and response time is key as is the ability to react to ever changing circumstances.

 

Responsibilities

• To support all flight operations as a member of the Flight Services department under the supervision of the Ground Operations Manager

• To provide excellent service to our sales team

• To arrange all ground handling, airport permissions, and other services for all flights

• To flight plan all Blink flights and assist crew with administration

• Provide 24/7 contactability for Flight Services

 

Required Experience

• A passion for aviation and previous experience or qualification, eg: Avtech 2000, Air Transport degree..etc..

• To have worked in an operations office environment

• A good understanding of Microsoft Office suite is essential

• Excellent telephone manner

• Excellent computer skills

 

Personal Qualities

• A person with a strong desire to work in a small aviation business with a high degree of energy, drive and a willingness to take on responsibility and to go the extra mile

• Adaptability and flexibility to deal with ambiguity and last minute changes associated with the changing demands of an air-taxi business

• Attention to detail with a “first time right” mindset

• Able to multi-task and work well in a dynamic, fast paced team environment

• The ability to think outside of the box and work logically to solve problems

• Professional and possess excellent communication, organisation and effective time management skills

• Good customer service skills

• Core hours for the Flight Services team are 06:00 – 21:30, 7 days a week. There will be a requirement to work different shifts as required and there will be some early starts, late finishes as well as weekend working.

• Due to the seasonal nature of the business, in the winter, Flight Operations Controllers are often able to go home early, but similarly, in the summer, applicants should be willing to work longer hours to get the job done.

The Company believes in investing in its people and building a team environment where everyone can contribute to creating a great service for our customers and enabling the company for rapid growth and success. With a flat structure, all employees will have an opportunity to assume responsibility, make an impact on our business and shape an entire new industry.

If you wish to apply please apply now with your CV and salary expectations.

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