Flight Operations Support Coordinator

Highpoint Recruitment are working as sole providers for all operational support roles for Farnborough International Air Show 2024. 

The key functions for Flight Operations Support Coordinator is to provide support to the Senior Flight Operations Manager in the administrative requirements of organising aircraft participation for the show. 

The Flight Operations Support Coordinator will be the first point of contact for any crew arriving to the show. You must be able to work well under pressure and take instruction effectively to ensure the highest level of customer service and a smooth transition for crew and exhibitors into the show.

• Provide administrative support to the Flight Operations team.
• Process registration and access passes for in-bound Aircrews / Aircraft Exhibitors & Support Crews.
• During validation and show week, cover the reception desk in the Aircraft Operations Centre   greeting  visitors and directing queries as necessary.
• Ensure vital communication and close working relationship with the different agencies ensuring information is shared as required.
• Provide up-to-date information/support service to Aircrew / Exhibitors & Support Crew.
• Collate and print relevant documents for review as required by the flying control committee.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of validation and flying display schedules and programmes.
• Arrange for designated drivers/vehicles to transport Aircrews / Aircraft Exhibitors / Support Crews.
• Allocate vehicle labels where required.
• Ensure all stationery / equipment provisions are made available for ADHQ.
• Liaise with FIA helpdesk to resolve issues within the ADHQ environment.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent Administration skills
• Excellent organisational and customer service skills
• Able to thrive working under pressure
• Competent user of MS Word and Excel

Hours:

• 09.00 – 17.30 (20th May – 12th July – 7.5 hrs pd)
• 09:30 – 19.30  (15th - 29th July –9hrs pd)

Additional days:

• Saturday 13th July and Sunday 14th July Possibly
• Saturday 20th July and Sunday 21st July
• Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July

All applicants must be able to commit to the full duration of the contract.  There will be a requirement to work additional hours and weekends, at least during air show weeks. 

Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.