Flight Coordinator

Position: Flight Coordinator / Charter Sales

Purpose: Serves as the central point of communication; responsible for scheduling & dispatch of daily flight operations and managing of charter sales, including timely quotes and follow up.

Immediate Supervisor: Dispatch Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage and promote the increase of our retail charter customer base via coordinated phone calls, posting and selling of all 135 dead-head legs and assisting with any marketing promotions and timely follow-ups
• Build and maintain aircraft and crew schedules in compliance with company and FAA regulations regarding currency, flight and duty times (in conjunction with the Director of Operations)
• Ensure aircraft schedules do not conflict with airport / airspace restrictions
• Schedule aircraft as efficiently as possible in regard to operating cost and cycles
• Act as the “subject matter expert” on Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies, and remain compliant in all operations
• Complete necessary arrangements and planning required for successful completion of all flights
• Coordinate aircraft handling and fueling with fixed based operators
• Negotiate fuel discounts with fuel providers and advise crew of the anticipated discount
• Coordinate detailing operations as needed
• Assist flight crew with flight plan and weather information
• Arrange ground transportation, catering, and accommodations for both customers and flight crew as needed
• Prepare trip packets containing all necessary information for passengers and crew
• Execute planning of international flights
• Obtain any necessary permits, passports, visas, etc. when flying into and out of foreign countries for both passengers and flight crew
• Coordinate with 3rd party handlers for international flights as needed
• Assemble international binder for all internationals trip containing all required documentation
• Maintain a flight following system to ensure safety of flight
• Maintain positive relationships with aircraft owners and communicate timely and effectively all activity scheduled for their aircraft, including charters and maintenance
• Understand complex computer software related to flight dispatching and logistic support
• Maintain department records (including flight manifest, maintenance, insurance and personnel records) to ensure accurate reporting, currency and accounting
• Effectively communicate with team members and dispatch manager regarding open items, hand-offs, end of day reports, and emails
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls from clients, vendors and pilots
• Other duties as assigned by Axis Jet management
• Salary: Starting salary $20/hr plus bonuses depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95822 (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

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