Flight Operations Officer

Capital Air Services Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation service provider based at Oxford Airport is seeking an Operations Officer to manage their fleet of corporate helicopters. The successful candidate will have experience in an aviation environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Key responsibilities include coordinating flight arrangements, monitoring aircraft availability, and providing excellent customer service. The position is on-site and requires the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in an aviation environment is essential.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Calculate charter quotation requests.
• Monitor aircraft availability and coordinate with helicopter owners.
• Update customers with flight movements while flight following.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to assess situations

Multi-tasking

Education

Experience in aviation environment

Right to Remain and work in the UK

Current Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Capital Air Services Ltd provides a pay range. This range is provided by Capital Air Services Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Job Description

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply. Good luck. Capital Air Services, based at Oxford Airport, is recruiting for an Operations Officer to join our operations team managing our fleet of corporate helicopters. This role requires attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills and the confidence to assess situations and make decisions.

THE ROLE

The Main Role Includes But Is Not Restricted To

• Calculate charter quotation requests maintaining a high level of professional customer service.
• Monitor aircraft availability and coordinate with helicopter owners accordingly.
• Work closely with scheduling, crew, maintenance teams, and ground services, to coordinate all aspects of a flight.
• Updating customers with flight movements whilst flight following the helicopters to ensure safe arrival at each location on time and manage any delays.
• Work well as an individual and as a member of a team in what is often a demanding and challenging environment.
• Ability to multi task is essential as is a willingness to work early & late shifts, weekends, and overtime as required. The role is based at Oxford Airport, not WFH and the company operates an out of hours on call system 7 days a week.

Education & Experience

• Experience working in an aviation environment is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
• Applicants require the Right to Remain and work in the United Kingdom.
• A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory for this role.
• Current Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Starting Salary commensurate with experience.
• Applications close when the role is filled.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Administration of Justice

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