What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Coordinator position at Premier Private Jets?
Description
Flight Coordinator
About Us
Premier is a growing dynamic and vertically integrated aviation services company based in Stuart, Florida with locations in Waterford, Mi and Dayton, OH. We are committed to safety and providing an industry-leading customer experience. We are looking for team members who want to make a Premier difference and provide an exceptional contribution to our growing organization.
The Flight Coordinator position is responsible for all coordination and arrangements of Premier Private Jet charter flights. Client-centered customer service, in-depth flight operations knowledge, and an understanding of CFR 14 parts 91 and 135 are essential to success as a team member. This position encompasses aspects of fuel management, charter scheduling, owner services, and aviation dispatch, while offering PPJ Clients a team-centered approach to meeting their aviation needs.
Responsibilities:
- Notify and brief all crew members associated with scheduled trips as well as maintain communications with crew and assist in all crew associated travel plans.
- Forecast and communicate any operational issues that may affect the successful completion of a flight to our clients and appropriate departments.
- Actively Flight Follow; monitoring all aircraft movements both in the air and on the ground.
- Coordinate aircraft towing and fueling when and where necessary.
- Plan out fueling needs for all trips and communicate to pilots
- Assist in crew scheduling and crew resource utilization with the Chief Pilot and Director of Operations
- Book hotels, airlines, crew meals for crew members on the road
- Document and maintain compliance with PPJ contractual obligations to all clients.
- Proactively resolve client issues and disputes, referring to and including the Sales team for client relations assistance when appropriate.
- Monitor daily weather and airport conditions to ensure daily operations can be accomplished safely and without unexpected interruption.
- Participate and contribute to daily operations meeting.
- Utilize charter software to its maximum ability with incorporating scheduling updates to profiles, airport/aircraft information, maintenance warnings and aircraft times and invoicing.
- Strive to meet daily, monthly, and annual operations goals.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vison, and life Insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401k with company match
- PTO and company paid sick days
- Company paid holidays
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Experience with and an understanding of corporate aircraft operations and FAA regulations CFR 14 FAR 91 and 135 College Degree (Aviation or Business degree preferred)
- FAA Dispatch Certificate or Pilot Certificate (preferred)
- Experience working with Jet Insight
- Work is performed in an office setting with prolonged periods of sedentary activity
- Required flexible work schedule to accommodate various changing shifts to includes: weekdays, evenings, holidays and weekends.