Job Description
Aviation Assistant required by a specialist Group Tour Operator. A highly organised administrator would thrive within this crucial role at this award-winning tours and events company. 28K. Full or Part time.
Aviation Assistant Responsibilities:
* Managing the aviation responsibilities within the organisation.
* Coordinating group bookings, handling airline and air fare supplier communications, overseeing inventory, and managing name releases.
* Verifying accuracy of all details prior to flight bookings to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
* Ensuring flight ticketing deadlines are adhered to.
* Providing quotes and arranging personalized upgrades or itinerary adjustments as requested.
* Offering prompt support and assistance to both the Operations and Client Relationship Teams.
* Responding quickly to schedule alterations or disruptions, providing alternative solutions when needed.
* Maintaining regular communication with airlines and fostering positive relationships.
* Offering assistance to other teams and departments when necessary.
* Contributing to a team that supports the business in emergencies, even beyond standard working hours.
* Conducting research on flight routes and pricing for new program developments when needed.
Aviation Assistant Skills and Experience required:
* Proficient in both spoken and written English
* Possession of an undergraduate degree (or its equivalent)
* Familiarity with scheduled airlines and their systems used by tour operators is beneficial, but not essential.
* Solid computer skills, particularly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Quick to adapt and learn, articulate over the phone, able to work efficiently under pressure, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a small team.
* Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
Aviation Assistant Additional Info:
* 28K basic salary
* Hybrid working, London office.
* Full or part time will be considered (part time would need to be 5 shorter days)
* Education travel
If you would like to apply for this Aviation Assistant role please send your CV with an accompanying cover note detailing your suitability to the role to mark@candm.co.uk ASAP