Aeronautical Services Officer

Job Description:

Salary: Competitive

Location: VHQ, Crawley. Hybrid working 2-3 days a week in the office

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours

Here at Virgin Atlantic, our Aeronautical Services team play a key role within Flight Operations. No two days are the same; we are constantly working to ensure we have everything in place to guarantee the safe and efficient running of our operation. We have a great opportunity for a Aeronautical Services Officer to join us and play a key part in making this happen!

In a nutshell

Bringing your enthusiasm and passion for aviation to this role within the team, you will maintain and optimise data in our Flight Planning, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and aircraft flight management systems.

This role calls for you to maintain high standards, often under tight deadlines, with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs. But rest assured, the rewards are as diverse as the challenges. Youll have the chance to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across Virgin Atlantic, including Airports, Government Affairs, Finance, Network and Alliances, Safety, and Engineering. Together, well ensure the ongoing success of our operations and make every day an exciting journey.

Day to day

Using your focus and attention to detail, you will evaluate the impact to our operations of any data or airspace changes, providing strategic and tactical support to our 24/7 Operational Control Centre team, together with navigation and Air Traffic Management (ATM) expertise to the rest of Virgin Atlantic. You will also be responsible for the following:

Continually review navigation data and airspace changes through monitoring of published information and engagement with air navigation service providers. Using this data, accurately maintain Flight Planning, NOTAM and FMS databases, navigation charts and related company procedure, deciding on the most cost-effective city pair routing solutions.
Design and maintain required navigational chart content and specifications.
Manage applications for seasonal and ad-hoc operating permits and approvals for the scheduled and ad-hoc flying programme.
Conduct block time/fuel burn analysis as required to support commercial planning.
Develop good working relationships with third party suppliers and external stakeholders, to leverage the optimal outcome to Virgin Atlantic.
Analyse industry developments and changes to regulatory landscape within the Navigation and Air Traffic Management (ATM) field and present reports and recommendations to the Manager – Aeronautical Services and ATM.
Assist with maintenance of budgetary compliance in relation to Air Traffic Control user charges, liaising with any relevant authorities.

About you

Were on the lookout for a creative thinker with a passion for developing effective solutions to enhance our operational efficiency. We’re also looking for the following: Proven organisational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Evidence of excellent attention to detail, along with written and verbal communication skills.
Evidence of prior knowledge of flight planning, aircraft navigation systems, and related disciplines.
Experience in supplier invoice management is also desirable.

If you thrive on innovation and love making a difference, we want you on our team!

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Be yourself

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, (recruitmentfly.virgin.com) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.

Job Ident #: 2751

Company Details

Virgin Atlantic

Fleming Way
Crawley, England United Kingdom, International RH10 9DF International
www.virginatlantic.com/us/en

Virgin Atlantic uses a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing wide-body aircraft and operates to destinations in North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and Asia from its main hub at London–Heathrow, and its secondary hub at Manchester

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Job Info

Location

Crawley , England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Virgin Atlantic

Fleming Way
Crawley, England United Kingdom, International RH10 9DF International
www.virginatlantic.com/us/en