Job Profile
The Flight Approval Coordinator positions are available in Columbus, OH and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Flight Approval Coordinator is responsible for the initial risk and feasibility assessment of all new flights and inherent schedule changes. You will work closely with the Duty Managers, as they also contribute to ensuring that the fleet is optimized for a safe and economically efficient operation. This position will report to the Duty Manager.
Jet Edge (Columbus, OH) and XOJET (Fort Lauderdale, FL) are affiliated operating partners of Vista in the US - the largest charter group in private aviation and the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.
Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vistas fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world.
Your Responsibilities
- Ensuring applicable AOC`s operations are conducted according to the provisions of international and national regulations.
- Flight approval in accordance with all international and national regulations, and to assess operational feasibility of flights (e.g., operating hours, NOTAMs, aircraft availability)
- As part of the approval process, coordinating further steps with other stakeholders such as Crew scheduling, MOC, FOMoD/CPO, Sales, and Client Services if necessary
- In coordination with the DM - ensuring crews, customers, and aircraft are always safe by keeping a constant overview of safety or hazardous situations around the Globe. This involves running and monitoring security assessments and escalating any potential issues to the DM, when applicable
- Initial fleet optimization, assigning of positioning flights, deciding on tail assignments, and possible upgrades/downgrades in coordination with the DM as well as other key stakeholders (CS, Sales, Revenue Management)
Required education and experience
- 2-4 Years of experience with a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a course of study/major in business, aviation, or operations management; or 6+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ Years of experience in flight tracking and monitoring
- Experienced acting upon and communicating irregular operations such as delays, diversions, last-minute changes, and other irregularities that may potentially affect the schedule
- Knowledge of FARs regarding Part 91, 121, 125 or 135 airline operations preferred
- Flight Dispatch License or Commercial Pilot License preferred
- Experience with any of the mainstream Computerized Flight Planning Software
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401k program with company matching and no vesting period.
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career progression
We are committed to developing and training members of our team at every stage of their career. Although our standards are high, we’ll help you reach them.
The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
