New Posting - First Air

Coordinator, Charter Sales & Product Development
First Air - Kanata, ON

Duties and Responsibilities Interested candidates should be able to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Senior Manager, Sales & Product Development in the areas including, but not limited to: inflight product, commissary/catering, ancillary sales, charter contracts/sales and charter coordination/logistics
• Coordinates day-to-day commissary, catering and inflight sales requirements for all stations through accurate ordering, inventory, control and distribution
• Assists with sourcing and coordinating suppliers related to commissary, catering and charter services
• Prepares commissary and buy on board orders with major vendors and reviews invoices
• Conducts detailed analysis and reporting for inventory, utilization and sales for commissary, catering and inflight products
• Prepares analysis and support for price and contract negotiations with caterers and other suppliers
• Coordinates food and beverage services for scheduled/charter flights and airlines operating on behalf of First Air
• Reviews inflight line reports to investigate, provide solutions and respond to observations made by flight and/or cabin crew
• Develops charter proposals, drafts contracts, prepares advisory sheets, sources/arranges logistical and ground handling services
• Assists with the organization of charter flight logistics (e.g. aircraft/crew availability, refueling requirements, ground handling, permits, licenses, contingency planning, etc) and effective communication and coordination with other departments and outside agencies to meet customer needs
• Builds and maintains charter data base
• Assists in the organization and represents First Air at trade shows, marketing initiates and community events
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications: Minimum of 2 year post secondary education 2-3 years related experience in related field (inventory management, food services, business, administration) Relevant airline experience considered an asset (e.g. passenger/ramp handling, catering, charter operations, etc) Must be fully proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word Power Point) Previous experience with inventory distribution and control Operational knowledge/understanding of cargo load control, aircraft limitations and ground handling services would be an asset Adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, team-oriented environment with strong time management skills Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills for internal/external customers and contacts Exceptional organizational, problem solving and analytical skills Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Commitment to continuous improvement and display a high level of initiative, creativity and enthusiasm Previous event planning experience an asset Must be able to work irregular hours to meet demands of charter operations including weekends, holidays and on call, as required Bilingualism (English/French/Inuktitut) considered an asset Ability to obtain and retain a Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada Send your application to recruit@firstair.ca.