Senior Aviation Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Signature Aviation Limited Full time

We are Signature Aviation, a global provider of VIP hospitality and aviation services to business and private aircraft customers. Our mission is to deliver exceptional hospitality and exceed all expectations, offering a 5-star experience to our guests. Our worldwide network of FBOs provides specialist on-airport support services, including refueling, hangarage, maintenance, and ground handling, to the owners and operators of private, business, military, and commercial aircraft.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial management of the Luton base, including capital expenditures, forecasting, budgeting, audit performance, and expense management.
  • Developing and executing the strategic plan for the Luton FBO, identifying opportunities for acquisition and innovative revenue enhancement in line with Signature Aviation's growth strategies.
  • Overseeing financial and KPI management of the Luton FBO and delivering the annual budget.
  • Providing support and coaching to direct reports to successfully manage their own segments of the base P&L.
  • Leading a team of direct reports across hospitality delivery, operational matters, and personal performance and development.
Requirements
  • Education to degree standard or equivalent, or significant related experience in aviation/FBO management.
  • Proven track record in successfully leading a business or operation and evidence of working proactively to grow a business.
  • Experience of leading successful teams to success, developing and coaching talent to their potential.
  • Customer-orientated with the ability to drive for results and understand and interpret technical and financial data.
Benefits
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement.
  • Defined Contribution Company Pension Scheme, with matched contribution up to 7.5%.
  • Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 help, guidance, and support, including access to free face-to-face counselling.
  • Access to an Employee Perks platform (shopping discounts).
  • Healthcare Cashplan – Medicash.
  • Free on-site parking (no bus).
  • Full access to LinkedIn Learning and ongoing Training & Development Opportunities.
  • Global Development Scheme Opportunities.
  • Mentorship schemes.
  • Recognition programme – performance, going above and beyond, service.
  • Employee of the Month, Quarter & Year awards.
  • Volunteering / Charity Days.
  • Regular social events.
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Leave Policies.


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