Magma Aviation has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Control Centre [OCC] Officer to join the expanding team in Gatwick, UK. The successful candidate will have experience working in an operations or crew department within the aviation industry, a cargo environment being most desirable. We are looking for a candidate who is calm under pressure and enjoys problem solving complicated situations with a team-focused approach.
Purpose of the Role
- Provide prompt and efficient aviation logistical services to clients
- Provide a professional and positive image of the Company to clients and suppliers
- Promote and act positively upon all commercial opportunities for the business
Key Responsibilities Of The Role
- Continuous monitoring and action of requests by suppliers and clients;
- Updating the database with new projects and information;
- Raising Requests for Services and Service Agreements;
- Maintain good professional relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues;
- The requesting and checking of computer generated flight plans;
- Liaison in all aspects of dispatching aircraft with the Company’s ground handling agents;
- Conducting flight watch and operational control on Company aircraft;
- The efficient rostering of pilots, loadmasters and mechanics in accordance with the duty time limitations
- To apply for over flight and landing clearances in line with the flight schedule;
- To arrange ground handling at all stations in line with the flight schedule;
What will our ideal candidate have?
- Minimum 2 Years of relevant experience
- To be based near Gatwick
- Excellent communication skills at an effective operational command
- Experience in Aviation industry
- Team player to work in a fast-paced environment
What’s It In It For You
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a global company and be part of a diverse international team
- Unlimited access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning platform
Magma Aviation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
Magma Aviation commercially markets dedicated wide-body cargo aircraft capacity, contracted on an exclusive basis from third-party airlines.
The UK-based company currently manages a fleet of Boeing 747-400F aircraft and offers a range of ad hoc and regular flying capacity to freight forwarders, logistics providers, and charter brokers.
Whether it’s moving perishable cargo from Africa to Europe, or a shipment of automotive components around the world - Magma tailors its services around the client’s specific needs.
Magma Aviation is a subsidiary of the Chapman Freeborn Group, who combine over 45 years of experience with unrivalled global coverage to meet the air charter requirements of customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Chapman Freeborn’s depth of aviation expertise includes managing passenger and cargo charter operations, aircraft leasing, humanitarian airlifts, and much more.
The Chapman Freeborn Group is also family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest aerospace business group from Central & Eastern Europe with 83 offices and production stations providing aviation services and solutions worldwide.
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