Description
Airshare is one of the fastest-growing private aviation companies in the country. Our services include private fractional ownership, whole aircraft management and charter, with operational bases in numerous markets including Kansas City, Denver, Dallas, Houston and Chicago. We work with a very upscale and diverse clientele, encompassing business owners, corporate executives and high net worth individuals. We fly our customers an average of over 12,000 flights per year throughout North America and the Caribbean. We pride ourselves on our fun and collaborative culture, as every person in our organization plays a key role in the overall success we continue to achieve.
The Flight Operation Specialist coordinates aircraft and flight crew schedules to effectively fulfill shareowner, charter and sales prospect trips. The individual must develop strong working relationships with the Airshare Pilot team and the Airshare Customer Service Team with the goal of providing outstanding and efficient solutions to incoming trip demand from customers, while ensuring compliance with FAR Part 135 and 91k regulations and company operating procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Verify each flight on certified aircraft meet FAR Part 135/91K regulations for legal crew, aircraft and trip
Optimize aircraft and crew routing using sophisticated software
Send detailed trip itineraries to flight crews
Flight follow all Airshare fractional and managed aircraft
Arrange trip logistical and service items as necessary to support client and crew
Arrange for landing and over-flight permits, clearances, ground handling, security needs, customs for domestic and international destinations
Provide required documentation for and communicate with various government agencies for domestic and international destinations, including Customs and Immigration as applicable
Coordinate aircraft movement in concert with the Pilot in Command to ensure that all airspace and airport restrictions are complied with and to ensure that all aircraft support services are available and notified
Reduce operating costs while maintaining high service levels
Advanced planning for aircraft and flight crew including aircraft schedule demand and crew training
Provide executive level customer service to internal and external customers
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will have excellent customer service, scheduling and analytical skills. Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays as this is a 24/7/365 operation.
Skills in communicating clearly and effectively with people at all levels, both oral and written
Highly organized with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness and prioritization
Ability to maintain high level of discretion and confidentiality
Demonstrate initiative with minimum supervision
Preferred qualifications:
4-year college degree
Prior business/executive aircraft scheduling experience.
Understanding of FAA Part 135, 91, 91K regulations
Dispatch license
WE PROVIDE:
Access to relocation flights: Employees have the opportunity to fly aboard aircraft during scheduled relocation flights for non-company (personal) purposes. Employees may request that their friends and family accompany them during these flights.
3 Weeks Paid Time Off: Airshare believes that having a healthy work-life balance is important. Employees enjoy three weeks of paid vacation per year as well as seven paid holidays.
Tuition Assistance: If your goals include becoming an A&P Mechanic, Airshare will reimburse up to $1,500 per year for approved courses. ASK ABOUT OUR PILOT CERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE.
401(k) Plan: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in and contribute to the company’s 401(k) plan, Roth 401(k) plan beginning on the first of the month following six months of service. The company will match $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of the employee’s contribution. Employees are fully vested after three years.
Health and Dental Insurance: All full-time regular employees are entitled to benefits under the Company\\\\\\\'s health and other company-sponsored insurance plans including health, dental, vision and life insurance. We offer a FREE HSA Medical Plan to all employees.