What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Planner position at Western Global Airlines?
Operations Planner
Night Shift
7:00 pm to 7:00 am (4 days on, 4 days off)
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Prepare critical flight briefing material, route analysis and many other tasks that help our operation stay safe and efficient. This role is a vital part of our operational readiness.
Essential Duties:
• Obtain and track all over flight and landing permissions for our worldwide flying network.
• Update and maintain permit database.
• Obtain and track airport slots.
• Perform airport and route suitability studies in accordance with company policy.
• Assist the Sales and Marketing by providing operational information required to obtain new business or enhance existing business.
• Update and maintain the route database.
• Liaise with customer POC’s to ensure that all network requirements are being met.
• Update and maintain flight schedule database.
• Complete and submit monthly airport and US Customs reports.
• Create compelling and informative briefing information that provides unparalleled value to the end user.
Education/Experience/Skills:
• Associates Degree (or 2-4 years part 121 operations experience).
• 1-3 years previous airline operations experience (or management); Part 121 preferred.
• Previous airline operations experience (or management); Part 121 preferred.
• Must be flexible and willing to work weekends and be on-call 24/7.
• Outstanding communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and manage spreadsheets, databases.
7:00 pm to 7:00 am (4 days on, 4 days off)
Want to join The World's Fastest Growing Cargo Airline? Then look no further!
Prepare critical flight briefing material, route analysis and many other tasks that help our operation stay safe and efficient. This role is a vital part of our operational readiness.
Essential Duties:
• Obtain and track all over flight and landing permissions for our worldwide flying network.
• Update and maintain permit database.
• Obtain and track airport slots.
• Perform airport and route suitability studies in accordance with company policy.
• Assist the Sales and Marketing by providing operational information required to obtain new business or enhance existing business.
• Update and maintain the route database.
• Liaise with customer POC’s to ensure that all network requirements are being met.
• Update and maintain flight schedule database.
• Complete and submit monthly airport and US Customs reports.
• Create compelling and informative briefing information that provides unparalleled value to the end user.
Education/Experience/Skills:
• Associates Degree (or 2-4 years part 121 operations experience).
• 1-3 years previous airline operations experience (or management); Part 121 preferred.
• Previous airline operations experience (or management); Part 121 preferred.
• Must be flexible and willing to work weekends and be on-call 24/7.
• Outstanding communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and manage spreadsheets, databases.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and gain cooperation among competing interest groups.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Must possess high initiative and strong sense of urgency.
• Advanced level of Flight Dispatch and International flight planning knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with over flight and landing permissions is strongly preferred.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and gain cooperation among competing interest groups.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Must possess high initiative and strong sense of urgency.
• Advanced level of Flight Dispatch and International flight planning knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with over flight and landing permissions is strongly preferred.
Must possess FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification.
If you are looking for a fascinating, challenging and meaningful career in the airline industry, we encourage you to contact us. We take pride in finding and hiring the best people and providing them with opportunities to grow and excel.
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