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Aviation Sourcing Consultant
$75k-103k (estimate)
Full Time | Transportation
3 Months Ago
Magellan Jets is Hiring an Aviation Sourcing Consultant Near Quincy, MA
Description:Magellan Jets is a world-class private jet membership and charter company providing access to a range of private aviation solutions for individuals and corporations. Our guests can book flights on-demand or choose from various membership programs tailored to their travel needs. Magellan Jet prides itself on providing personalized, industry-leading service for every trip need.
Position Overview:The Aviation Sourcing Consultant at Magellan Jets is the mastermind behind sourcing aircraft for programs and charter clients. From negotiating prices with plane operators to ensuring safety standards are met, they orchestrate a seamless process to select the perfect aircraft for each mission. Collaborating closely with their team and sales staff, they aim to exceed profit margins by developing relationships, optimizing schedules, and selling empty legs. Additionally, they coordinate with other departments to troubleshoot issues and refine processes, all while actively participating in sourcing and cross-departmental meetings. Reporting to the Senior Director of Sourcing, they are integral to the team's success in navigating the dynamic aviation landscape.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Position Overview:The Aviation Sourcing Consultant at Magellan Jets is the mastermind behind sourcing aircraft for programs and charter clients. From negotiating prices with plane operators to ensuring safety standards are met, they orchestrate a seamless process to select the perfect aircraft for each mission. Collaborating closely with their team and sales staff, they aim to exceed profit margins by developing relationships, optimizing schedules, and selling empty legs. Additionally, they coordinate with other departments to troubleshoot issues and refine processes, all while actively participating in sourcing and cross-departmental meetings. Reporting to the Senior Director of Sourcing, they are integral to the team's success in navigating the dynamic aviation landscape.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Serve as subject matter expert internally and for our operator network.
- Explore, nurture and cultivate operator partnerships and vet new supply opportunities.
- Source and book aircraft for both Member and Charter flight requests.
- Negotiate rates/quotes with operators (one offs or bulk buying, fixed rates, etc.)
- Optimize lines of flying to reduce empty legs, matchup trips.
- Identify/negotiate owned empty legs and escalate to the Team Lead.
- Log and manage client preferences; ensuring they are accounted for when organizing trips.
- Ensure Data within CRM system is up to date.
- Prioritize trip urgencies to ensure timely deliveries. (i.e., proactive sourcing during busier flight seasons)
- Ensure all crews and aircraft sourced for clients meet Magellan Jets safety standards.
- Communicate all potential problems to Team lead and appropriate other personnel.
- Balance the trip experience with strong GP margins for Magellan Jets.
- Develop an understanding of aircraft categories per membership jet card types.
- Be available to the team during on-call hours (Rota system.)
- Meet and exceed quarterly scorecard metrics and goals.
- Stay up to date with new products and aircraft features.
- Review operator contracts to ensure selected option(s) meets Magellan’s safety and quality standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation or experience working in with Part1-135 aircraft charter.
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- Motivated to learn new skills.
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Transportation
SALARY
$75k-103k (estimate)
POST DATE
02/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/19/2024
WEBSITE
magellanjets.com
HEADQUARTERS
QUINCY, MA
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
2008
TYPE
Private
CEO
JIM MORSE
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Transportation
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About Magellan Jets
Magellan provides domestic and international private jet travel services.
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