Overview
Skyborne Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
About Skyborne
We’re more than just a Flight Training Academy. We’re shaping the future of pilot training by staying ahead through constant innovation and improvement. We operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Our head office is at Gloucestershire Airport, with a second UK centre at Bournemouth Airport, and we offer training from our fair-weather base in Vero Beach, Florida. Our fresh approach challenges the conventions of traditional training, delivering real results for our trainees and airline partners. Our culture is shaped by values and pillars: creativity, a supportive team-focused environment, and a high standard of quality and professionalism. Our partnerships include British Airways, Jet2, Ryanair, DHL, TUI, Loganair, among others.
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and organised Operations Officer to join our team and provide essential operational support to our trainees from initial onboarding through to graduation. You will work closely with Training Managers and the Directors of Skyborne to optimise course capacities and training programmes, and you will help ensure effective utilisation of aircraft, simulators, and classroom resources while maintaining an exceptional customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Comply with Company procedures, especially regarding safety and compliance.
* Monitor safety and compliance and raise issues to the flight safety/management team.
* Produce and share pertinent information to flight crews and pass/receive information using air/ground radio.
* Oversee and monitor flight operations including real-time aircraft tracking and liaising with Air Traffic Control Units with flight-critical information and booking training slots.
* Manual handling of aircraft when required to reposition to/from the hangar.
* Support the trainees with their flight requirements.
* Provide support to the training management team.
* Support the Flight Logger system and monitor expiry dates and correct data entry.
* Support administration for Ground School, Flight School and MCC APS training.
* Support preparation and publication of trainee reports and exam results.
* Provide required documentation to trainees for processing licence applications.
* Create and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for aircraft, classrooms, and simulators.
* Update tracking tools to monitor student progress and aircraft/simulator utilisation.
* Maintain tech log.
Qualifications
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to motivate and engage staff and to interact with internal and external contacts at all levels.
* Ability to concentrate and work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure.
* Flexible and adaptable, able to accept changes and adjust accordingly.
* Previous experience of working and fostering professional relationships.
* Previous experience in an operations environment would be beneficial.
* A keen interest in Aviation would be desirable.
Additional Information
Salary £30,000 per annum
* Shift pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour shifts typically 07:00-19:00.
* Availability to weekend and bank holidays is required due to a 7-day operation.
Benefits
* 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays (FTE)
* Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
* Private health care
* Enhanced Sick Pay
* Life assurance scheme
* Discounts with corporate partners
* Free on-site parking
* Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources
* Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, or have any questions, please contact the selection team via email on [email protected].
Seniorities
* Seniority level: Entry level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
* Airlines and Aviation
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