Flight Operations Officer

ACE Aviation Services Ltd are seeking an Operations Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing efficient daily operations for our clients` flying programme and in the coordination of daily operational matters.,

• Ensures that the daily flying programme is adhered to as closely as is practical and is line with customer requirements and operational limitations


• Maintains a continuous radio watch, ensuring that action is taken as approriate in response to radio communications from flight crew


• Co-ordinates all relevant information and data which impacts on the flying schedule including weather reports, danger areas, flight information from installations, air traffic control etc.


• Follow all the regulatory requirements for health, safety and environment within the department according to regulations and company policies.


• Enters appropriate flight record data into the company nominated system.


• Report any safety irregularity via the SQID reporting system.


• Conduct briefings of flight crew to ensure all relevant information is provided.


• Monitors ongoing operational status, dealing with and resolving issues as they arise.


• Co-ordinates the communication of all relevant information between flight crews, dispatch, customer service etc.


• Liaises closely with customers on all aspects of day to day flying operations eg, problems, delays etc.


• Allocate passenger seats in conjunction with customer logistics departments.


• Completes all necessary flight documentation and allocated to relevant parties.
  
  Team working skills


• Extensive experience in all aspects of flight operations.


• Ability to prioritise quickly and make effective decisions under pressure and on own initiative.


• General numeracy/literacy skills.


• Some experience/training in Emergency Response.


• Demonstrable competence in the operation of the business and IT support systems used within the company which are relevant to the scope of the position.


• Understanding of the ramp operations, CAA regs and company procedures., Radio Operators Licence preferred (Air to Ground)


• Good IT Skills (Microsoft including word,excel and outlook)


• Dangerous Good by Air Certificate, Aviation Operations: 1 year (required)


Licence/Certification:

• Radio Licence (preferred)


• Dangerous Goods by Air Certificate (preferred)
  
  The position will require an initial period pf 6 - 10 weeks training Monday to Friday 0700hrs - 1530hrs, thereafter a shift roster of 4 days on 2 days off (2 Lates/2 Earlies/2 days off)


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking


Schedule:

• Day shift


• Weekend availability