What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Operations Specialist position at Avfuel Corporation?
Flight Operations Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Avfuel Corp - Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Shift
Day
Description
Job Summary:
Avfuel Corporation provides fuel and services to the global aviation industry. Our fast growing company has been in business since 1973 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Avfuel is the leading independent supplier of aviation fuels and services to Fixed Base Operators and a diverse market of specialty carriers including airlines, freight companies, military special operations, helicopter users, and corporate flight departments.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Initial point of contact for customers
Trip planning
Worldwide forecasting
Computer flight planning
Creating hardcopy weather briefings
Requesting and confirming worldwide services
Problem solving
Customer service
Shift work varying days/nights/weekends.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
Basic knowledge of common aviation terms and business aircraft
High level of written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service orientation and ability to sustain professionalism under extreme pressure.
High level of problem solving skills necessary
Proficient computer and typing skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Windows based program.
Must have a strong geographic knowledge
Ability to work a varying schedule including nights and weekends at times
Education and Experience:
2 years’ international trip planning or part 91/135 scheduling dispatching experience
Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Aviation or Meteorology
FAA dispatchers license preferred
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.