Aerodynamics Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nightshift Controller to join our team at 2Excel Aviation Ltd. As a Nightshift Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our aircraft during night shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the effective delivery of our flying programme, including Search and Rescue (SAR), VIP charter, and bespoke trial support aircraft.
• Make fast, responsive, balanced, and responsible decisions, taking into account conflicting needs and balancing operational requirements with revenue protection and industrial/regulatory constraints.
• Maintain an accurate flight watch of all company aircraft and coordinate the expeditious dispatch of SAR, VIP, and trial support aircraft to minimize delays and client inconvenience.
• Flight planning, filing flight plans, and coordinating with civil and military ATC where required.
• Weather and NOTAM monitoring, arranging handling, airport slots, fuel, PPR, and necessary permits.
• Resource allocation and supervision of ramp staff and GSE.
• Ensure that any policy breaches are reported to the Operations Shift Supervisor and Operations Manager swiftly.
• Coordinate the recovery of aircraft breakdowns (AOG) and other operational limitations that affect the aircraft flying schedule.
• Maintain strong working relationships with our home base airports to ensure local restrictions do not jeopardize the flying program.

Requirements:

• Strong academic achievement, typically to GCSE standard or equivalent in science-based disciplines.
• Knowledge of civilian aircrew/commercial aviation rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of crew planning and rostering systems.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the issues within crew rostering and deal with the sensitive balance of managing and controlling the resources of a group of staff whose performance is determined by Managers outside of their own department.
• Right to Work in the UK and hold a valid UK Driving Licence.
• Strong IT literacy and a capable user of Microsoft Office Suite with experience with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary dependant on previous experience.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Private health care.
• Company pension.

About 2Excel Aviation Ltd:

2Excel Aviation Ltd is an industry leader in specialized and innovative solutions for aviation's most complex challenges. Our success is based on the talented and experienced people that make up our workforce.

We are committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. We are proud to be recognized as a Disability Confident Employer.