Overview
Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Flight School Coordinator to join them on a permanent basis. As a Flight School Coordinator, you'll be the hub that keeps training operations running smoothly, connecting students, instructors, aircraft, engineering, compliance, and the wider airfield team.
Position - Flight School Coordinator
Location - Staffordshire
Shift Pattern - 5 days onsite
Salary - Discussed upon application
Reports To - Head of Training
Responsibilities
* Own and manage the daily flying schedule for students, instructors, and aircraft.
* Coordinate closely with the engineering team to plan aircraft going into and coming out of maintenance, minimising downtime and disruption to training.
* Liaise across multiple departments - engineering, operations, compliance, and management - to keep schedules accurate and achievable.
* Keep operations running on time and adjust quickly when plans change due to weather, maintenance, or availability issues.
* Be the friendly, professional first point of contact for all students.
* Support students from first enquiry through to completion of training, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and valued.
* Communicate clearly and promptly on bookings, changes, and course requirements.
* Maintain accurate training and operational records to meet CAA requirements.
* Ensure all scheduling and booking data in systems is accurate and up to date.
* Prepare weekly summaries for the Head of Training on key metrics such as aircraft utilisation, lesson completion, and cancellations.
* Support compliance checks and prepare for internal and external audits.
* Identify and implement ways to streamline scheduling, booking, and admin workflows.
* Look for opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance the student journey.
* Actively contribute ideas to help the flight school scale successfully.
* Take ownership of your area and grow with the role as the school expands.
Essential - What We're Looking For
* Experience in logistics, scheduling, or transport operations where coordination and resource planning are key.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
* Excellent customer service skills - professional, approachable, and solution-focused.
* Confident communicator who can build good relationships with students, instructors, and internal teams.
* Proven ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly under pressure.
* IT savvy, with experience using scheduling or operational systems.
Desirable
* Experience in aviation, education, or another regulated sector.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Georgia Hannay at Line Up Aviation.
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