Flight Follower - Alkan Air

 TITLE: Full Time Permanent Flight Follower/Administrator

REPORTS TO: Nanaimo Base Manager

STATUS: Full Time, Permanent. 4 days on, 4 days off. 10 hour shifts; with ability to work weekend shifts and support on call coverage.

RATE: Starting at $39,168.00 Annually

START DATE: January 12th, 2021.

PURPOSE OF POSITION/THE MISSION STATEMENT:

As part of the Alkan Air team, the Flight Follower/Administrator will be expected to deal effectively in a fast-paced, time-critical environment, while ensuring a professional manner at all times. This role will mainly, but not exclusively consist of the organizing, coordinating and dispatching of our aircraft. This is in addition to a proper coordination of freight, customer interactions and quoting to customers. The Flight Follower/Administrator will assist the Base Manager with general administrative duties, marketing support, client support and other duties as required. Opportunities for advancement available. Come join our Nanaimo base, where we are seeing rapid growth and expansion. A beautiful place to live, and a fantastic team to be a part of.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Perform all base administrative/operations duties
• Answer phone calls in a timely manner
• Prepares quotes for aircraft charters
• Maintain flight schedule updates
• File required documents for international charters
• Coordinate accommodation and transportation for Pilots and/or clients/passengers
• Where necessary, assist in the compilation of data for various reports
• Short and mid-term planning for aircraft, crew and trips
• Create trip instructions; ensure pilots are informed of flight and load expectations
• Organize bookings with clients
• Respond to all emails and phone calls in a timely and professional manner
• Performs clerical tasks, such as arranging letters, memoranda, invoices and other documents according to an established system
• Ensure cleanliness and presentability of the office area
• Complete any necessary shopping for office/base
• Directly support the Base Manager
• Maintain full transparency and effective communication in all actions relating to the base
• Complete any administration duties as assigned
• Ensure all decisions made for the base are approved by the base manager
• Any other duties as required by the Nanaimo Base Manager

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter tby January 12th, 2021.

Alkan Air thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline: 2021-01-29

Expected start date: 2021-01-12

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $39,168.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Experience:

• Flight Following: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work remotely:

• No