Operations Assistant - Kidlington, United Kingdom - Leading Edge Aviation

Leading Edge Aviation

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Kidlington, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Leading Edge Aviation is a fast-growing organisation based at Oxford Airport providing pilot training services to the next generation of commercial pilots.

Created by a passionate team with more than 200 years of combined experience, Leading Edge has reimagined pilot training to create a 'whole pilot' approach using the very latest technology and a highly personalised approach.

Our graduates are now working for airlines such as British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair and WizzAir.

As Operations Assistant, you will be part of a small team responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of the daily flight planning programme for all aircraft and simulators.

Role Duties

To assist the Operations Manager in scheduling all aircraft and simulators and briefing sessions on the Flying Programme, using Private Radar in accordance with Leading Edge Aviation, EASA training requirements and Instructor availability.
Keeping Private Radar up to date with actual event timings.
To process Instructor duty and rest records in accordance the Operations Manual.
To ensure adherence of the Flying Programme to relevant regulations and operational procedures.
To maintain a continuous and accurate picture of the position and technical status of all aircraft.
To maintain uptodate awareness of the actual and forecast weather situation enroute and the serviceability of essential enroute and terminal facilities affecting the operated route.
To assist in the completion and submission of Flight Plans to achieve the flying programme.
To ensure adherence to relevant regulations and procedures, including flight time limitations, in coordination with Operations Manager.
To initiate remedial actions in the case of potential or actual disruptions in order to keep or bring back the fleet to the initial schedule programme.
To take the lead in case of flight disruption.
To initiate the emergency procedure, in case of accidents or incidents involving our aircraft or personnel.
To liaise with Airport operations to ensure the efficient delivery of the planned Flying Programme including:
_Organising refuelling of the aircraft and file fuel receipts._

- _Managing the aircraft movements at the home airport, ensuring the required aircraft are out and ready to fly for the first daily sortie and Hangered at the end of the day._
- _Other activities as required._

To liaise with ATC as required to achieve the flying programme and update Private Radar.
Manage the maintenance schedule for each aircraft:
_Coordinating planned maintenance activities such as scheduled servicing._

- _Liaising with the appropriate maintenance teams to deal with ad hoc issues._

Flight planning and operational experience.
Sound knowledge of national and international aviation regulations and the effect on daytoday operational requirements.
Excellent IT and systems skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
A cando attitude with the willingness to go the extra mile for the customer.
Ability to analyse and decide a course of action in a timely manner.
A proactive manner, looking to resolve issues within approved boundaries, working with the Head of Training/Chief Flight Instructor to identify solutions to the usual flying training issues that occur weather, aircraft, serviceability, pilot availability, etc.
A flexible approach to working hours.

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