What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Owner Services position at Alerion Aviation?
Description
Position coordinates flight activities, schedules and maintains client excellence for private jet owners. Minimum Requirements
· 2-3 years of work experience in aviation or hospitality industry client facing role.
· Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and occasional on call
· Must be able to qualify for an Airport Operations Area ID
Main Responsibilities
· Working directly with high net worth clients providing concierge type support, information gathering, problem solving and pro-active problem avoidance.
· Plan and coordinate logistics of all aspects of domestic and international client trips
· Prepare domestic and international itineraries for clients; trip times, airport selection, FBO coordination and transportation on behalf of our clients
· Handle high volume email with acknowledgments in a timely fashion.
· Closely collaborate with crew, maintenance, and operations to safely execute each flight within government and company guidelines.
· Provide high-touch, professional customer service through proper business etiquette and decorum upon every interaction, internally and externally.
· Assist client catering and ground transportation, as requested.
· Adhere to and be familiar with specific client requirements when planning trips and for communication with client, maintaining client profiles in planning systems.
· Review all flight details, coordinate with dispatch operations reviews as necessary, to have trip ready for release by Flight Control department.
· Collect, research, and analyze data as needed to complete the planning aspects of any trip and provide complete and pertinent information to the client and other departments
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision - You are eligible for enrollment in our group medical, dental and vision plans. All health benefits become active the first day of the month following a 30-day waiting period.
- Paid Vacation - 5 days accrued in the first year, 10 days accrued in the second year, and 15 days in the fifth year
- Paid Time Off - 2 days per year, after 90 days of employment with supervisor approval and annually thereafter
- Sick Days - 3 days per year, after 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan Employer Match Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Requirements
Qualifications:
· Dispatcher experience a plus.
· Must have an associate degree or 2 years of relevant work experience, in lieu of a degree.
· Experience in Corporate Flight Operations Part 91 / 135 preferred.
· Candidates must be a team-oriented player and be available for after-hours and weekend call duty.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required along with experience in Excel, Word and other software tools.
· Experience with aircraft scheduling software a plus.
· Capacity to adapt to a challenging and fast-moving environment.