Flight Coordinator

Job information Flight Coordinator from the Company Global Air Support, this latest Flight Coordinator job vacancy is located in the city Manchester Airport. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Logistics field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

Job Description

We are looking for a flexible, self-employed/freelance, part time Flight Coordinator to support our expanding business at Manchester Airport. Start date will be as soon as possible.

The position will suit someone with airport handling experience wishing to broaden their knowledge to include all aspects of airline operations.

Global Air Support (GAS) has been assisting airlines with airport ground operations for over 15 years, we support a growing number of operators within the UK.

Overall Objective

The role is to provide customer service representation to airline passengers and airline personnel during the turnaround of aircraft on inbound and outbound flights. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively with airline passengers and personnel, third party companies, airport and airline authorities and whoever else as deemed necessary in order to provide an efficient, time critical turnaround of aircraft.

In addition we offer Airport Services Support to various travel companies and cruise lines.

Responsibilities

• To be in attendance during the operational hours of the aircraft turnaround. i.e. during check-in and on arrival of the aircraft through to departure.
• To act at all times in the best interests of the airline and represent them in a high profile and professional manner
• Endeavour to assist and improve on-time performance
• Deal with questions and problems associated with travelling guests, including but not limited to; ticketing, passports, visas, excess baggage, denied boarding, late check-in and missed flights
• To ensure all check-in desks are ready and staff are available 3 hours prior to the Scheduled Time of Departure. All relevant display boards and passenger information is made available
• Monitoring and enforcing cabin bag allowance and make sure it is adhered to at check-in and at gate as per airline policy
• Meet aircraft at gate, liaise with crew, ensure smooth boarding and correct loading processes have been adhered to within the airline loading instructions
• Complete flight management report
• Monitor and report on ground handling services, identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements

Experience

• Airport Handling Agent / Airline experience – Essential – Any applicants without relevant experience will be rejected
• Basic computer skills (excel, word, email) – Required

Qualifications

• Minimum level of education GCSE or equivalent – Required
• Ability to provide 5 years references – Essential

Working Hours

• Dependent on operational requirements – some early starts, some late finishes, minimal night duties
• Shortest shift length 3 hours, however most shifts are longer

Benefits

• Comprehensive face-to-face and on-the-job training provided
• Car parking

Other

• Must have access to email and computer for completing and sending management reports

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• AVIATION: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person