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Aviation Operations Executive

Employer
Travel Trade Recruitment
Location
London, England
Salary
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Closing date
12 Nov 2024
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Sector
Airline & Airport
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Job function
Operations

Job Details

Aviation Operations Executive needed to join this prestigious company based in Central London

My client is seeking to recruit an Operations Executive. They are a Global Aviation Company that offers unparalleled round-the-clock service to esteemed clients worldwide!

They are wanting an ambitious and forward-thinking Operations Executive to join their dynamic Operations / Flight Management team and assist in achieving their company objectives.

As the primary point of contact for clients, you will fulfil flight requests and address queries on various aspects of the client journey. Additionally, you will provide support for our in-house team of private aviation brokers.

The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, be goal-oriented, and possess a passion for aviation. Exceptional organisational skills are a must, and you should thrive on being part of a team. The role requires a commitment to work on-call hours outside the office. Ultimately, you should contribute to high-quality customer service and meet operational and sales targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support on all aspects of a flight once a sale has been made.
  • Manage all aspects of charter trips from liaising with our external partners such as aircraft operators, FBOs, handling companies, catering, ground transportation and other external travel partners.
  • Proactively communicate with clients on operational restrictions (e.g., weather restrictions, slots, AOGs and permit issues) and seek and offer suitable alternative options.
  • Book and follow up on ancillary services requested by the client, such as ground transportation and additional services.
  • Maintain timely, factual, and accurate communication with clients on all aspects of their flight to ensure that client expectations are always fully aligned with reality.
  • Provide seamless customer service to develop rapport with customers and drive customer retention.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years' experience in an operations role, preferably in aviation or dealing with HNW individuals
  • Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
  • Hands-on experience with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel & Zoho in particular)
  • Your experience includes skilfully handling difficult and demanding situations while ensuring that the customers' experience is seamless
  • You're proactive, service-driven, a keen team player, and possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent English language skills, including advanced spelling and grammar that will enable you to communicate clearly with your customers.
  • You're able to maintain accuracy, strong attention to detail, and deliver punctually even when working under pressure

Desired Skills:

  • Desired (but not essential) previous working experience within an aviation company.
  • Familiar with European aviation
  • European Language

Benefits / Office info

  • Competitive salary + commission
  • 25 days per annum annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
  • Summer Fridays, early close at 1pm
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Dog friendly office

Interested please apply here or email kelly@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Company

TRAVEL TRADE RECRUITMENT
Travel Trade Recruitment handles vacancies from hundreds of employers each year. We have a wide variety of permanent and temporary job opportunities within all sectors of the travel industry, including business travel, tour operations, retail travel, and reservations.
We want to help you find the ideal travel industry job, make the next career step, and maximise your potential. We do this by finding out about you, as well as what is important to your career goals and lifestyle aspirations.

TRAINING
We also offer CRS training courses in the four major systems of Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus, Worldspan, and can advise which course would enhance your career.
Find more details at www.traveltradetraining.com

VOTED 'BEST UKTRAVEL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY'
Travel Trade Recruitment won three awards in 2009 for Best Travel Recruitment Consultancy, including 'Best UK Travel Recruitment Consultancy' at the Globe Travel Awards, Star Recruitment Consultancy at the Travel Bulletin Awards, and Travel Recruitment Company of the Year at the recent British Travel Awards. We are an official ABTA Industry Partner, Members of the Institute of Travel and Tourism (IATA) and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

All information supplied to Travel Trade Recruitment will be dealt with confidentiality. Your details will not be passed onto a Client without your specific permission.

Our service to job seekers is completely free. Contact your nearest office and speak our friendly consultants for free advice, or register for our online recruitment services at

www.traveltradejobs.com

London Office
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: london@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Birmingham Office
Tel: 0121 222 2624
Email: birmingham@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Manchester Office
Tel: 0161 923 6120
Email: manchester@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Leeds Office
Tel: 0113 394 4147
Email: leeds@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Scottish Division
Tel: 0141 248 5222
Email: scotland@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Temp Division
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: temps@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0203 887 9444
Location
3rd Floor, 1 Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE
United Kingdom

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