Flight Operations Controller (M,F,X)
KEY ACTIVITIES
Operational
- To be in charge of the flight follow-up (flightwatch) for all Airline flights ASLB or any other airlines flying on behalf of ASLB
- Update “Movement Manager” software to ensure the flight program and the information reflects all data, changes and operational restrictions accurately
- Create, update, crosscheck and finalize jumpseat requests within the operational window
- Ensure eAPIS requirements are met and sent within the correct timeframe.Assume responsibility for ordering and follow up of catering requirements on all ASLB flights
- Follow up fuel requirements and add/correct fuel data in Movement manager
- Ensure the issue of Gendecs for ASLB short-haul flights when required
- Ensure runway slots are reflecting the ASLB flight schedule. (Slot management of all 3V flights)
- Communicate with crews + listen/communicate with the ramp via the VHF ground radio
- Actively control and support the air network in order to avoid any flight and service disruptions and establish contingencies when required (i.e. perform pre-departure tasks)
- Critical and pro-active seeking of information impacting the operations
- Update Movement Management with missing data of the previous operations
- Manage the distribution of PPE and other Health and Safety items
- Coordinate light aircraft (business jet) operations when there is a need to contract these services to rescue an AOG aircraft in outstation
- Any other tasks required by the Duty Manager
Aircraft Allocation
- Verify, implement and update the weekly flying program once published by the customer
- Ensure all operational restrictions and limitations are not impairing the daily/ weekly program in accordance with all published reports
- Manage on a daily basis the aircraft tail assignment to the routes taking into account noise restrictions, a/c operating limitations
Documentation/Reporting
- Produce aircraft, crew disposals and technical fleet status reports and distribute it to all concerned parties in accordance with the published weekly program
- Ensure all parties, such as airlines, clients… are kept informed and have acknowledged all operational changes and requirements
- Establish various reports and handovers to ensure efficient communication and reporting
- Report and escalate all issues impacting the air network to the hierarchy and people concerned
Communication
- Promote and ensure a good-working relationship between the ASLB Control Centre and the other Liège-based
- departments in order to maximise co-operation amongst Operations
- Ensure close and effective collaboration with all Customers
- Ensure close and effective collaboration with all Third Party Airlines
- Ensure close and effective collaboration with all service providers
- Communicate with Customs and Border Protection national authorities if needed regarding APIS requirements
- To be the contact point for Liege Airport Authority regarding the reporting of our operations
- If required reply to queries from Airport slot coordinators regarding slot discrepancies
REQUIREMENT & QUALIFICATIONS
- International express or logistics industry background
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a major airline environment, preferably Flight Operations
- Organisational awareness (structure and products and services)
- Knowledge of obtaining runway slots
- Ability to work on own initiative in a deadline-driven and multicultural environment
- Ability to manage multiple assignments while keeping the helicopter view to monitor the flight operations plan
- Very good communication capability both internally and externally
- Being computer literate, with knowledge of MS Office..
- Able to demonstrate accuracy, and be objectives-oriented
- Analytical aptitude in order to make fast decisions
- Customer-oriented & service minded
- Adaptability, teamwork minded and stress resistant
- Fluent use of written and spoken English
- Basic level of French
- Basic level of Dutch preffered
- Able to work with flight following systems/software
- To display a positive, open and cooperative behaviour in order to facilitate a good relationship inside and outside the department, avoid and help to solve conflicts
- To be rigorous, precise, well organized, solution orientated, proactive, etc.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Permanent contract
- 40h/week – Day & Night / Including Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays (H24 / 7 days a week)