Aviation Assistant

Aviation Assistant required by a specialist Group Tour Operator. A highly organised administrator would thrive within this crucial role at this award-winning tours and events company. 28K. Full or Part time.

Aviation Assistant Responsibilities:

• Managing the aviation responsibilities within the organisation.
• Coordinating group bookings, handling airline and air fare supplier communications, overseeing inventory, and managing name releases.
• Verifying accuracy of all details prior to flight bookings to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Ensuring flight ticketing deadlines are adhered to.
• Providing quotes and arranging personalized upgrades or itinerary adjustments as requested.
• Offering prompt support and assistance to both the Operations and Client Relationship Teams.
• Responding quickly to schedule alterations or disruptions, providing alternative solutions when needed.
• Maintaining regular communication with airlines and fostering positive relationships.
• Offering assistance to other teams and departments when necessary.
• Contributing to a team that supports the business in emergencies, even beyond standard working hours.
• Conducting research on flight routes and pricing for new program developments when needed.

Aviation Assistant Skills and Experience required:

• Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Possession of an undergraduate degree (or its equivalent)
• Familiarity with scheduled airlines and their systems used by tour operators is beneficial, but not essential.
• Solid computer skills, particularly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Quick to adapt and learn, articulate over the phone, able to work efficiently under pressure, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a small team.
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

Aviation Assistant Additional Info:

• 28K basic salary
• Hybrid working, London office.
• Full or part time will be considered (part time would need to be 5 shorter days)
• Education travel

If you would like to apply for this Aviation Assistant role please send your CV with an accompanying cover note detailing your suitability to the role to mark@candm.co.uk ASAP