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Fleet & Network Airport Controller
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Vacancy Reference number 003783  
About us

At Aer Lingus, we believe in going above and beyond to connect people, places and possibilities. Whether working at the airport, in our offices or at home - every employee has a role to play in making Aer Lingus the heart of travel to, through and beyond Ireland for generations to come.
How do we do this? We Put Safety First. Theres nothing more important. We Are Customer Focused. We champion the customer and go above and beyond to get things just right for them. Were Stronger Together. With a ‘how can I help? attitude, we communicate and collaborate to achieve shared success. We Own It. We do what we say were going to do and always follow through. We Look Forward. We build the future by embracing change today.

What we offer

As well as offering you a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities and staff travel benefits (with Aer Lingus and many other international airlines), you will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to join a team of amazing professionals who are passionate about the aviation industry. To learn more about the exciting benefits and opportunities that await you at Aer Lingus please visit our website.
At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates who share our passion for aviation. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruitaerlingus.com.

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Fleet & Network Airport Controller

Your role

As a Fleet & Network Airport Control in the Operations Control Department, you will be reporting to the Lead Operations Control Duty Manager, the FCNAC team are responsible for EI and EUK operational fleet management and outstation airport handling of scheduled turnarounds in real-time to protect the customer experience. Our Operations Control Department helps us to drive Aer Lingus’ ambition by scheduling and pre-planning at minus 24hrs the daily order of departure development taking account of commercial priorities, maintenance operational requirements, aircraft technical status, airport restrictions and customer experience impact.

Your responsibilities as a Fleet & Network Airport Controller will include:

  • Manage and monitor the status and location of the EI and EUK fleet and actively intervene on the daily order of departure to deliver on-time performance (OTP) and protect the customer experience.
  • Central link and co-ordination between the OCC, Maintenance Control, Dublin HUB, EUK operations teams and outstation airports to ensure operational capability for schedule completion and protection of essential planned maintenance.
  • Design the optimum daily aircraft order of departure taking account of commercial priorities, maintenance operational requirements, aircraft technical status, airport restrictions and customer experience impact.
  • Central point of contact for real-time handling agent related operational queries and down route flight crew requiring ground handling assistance and support from the OCC.
  • Monitor potential delay hazards by looking ahead at the operation and coordinating mitigation actions including communicating with arrival airports to anticipate requirements for speedy turnarounds.
  • Act as the operational link on the day between Aer Lingus operations and the operations Control of all franchise operators, partner operators and ACMI operators while monitoring on the day operational progress of each for deviation from schedule.
  • Manage and protect the company commercial airport slot portfolio in the live operation.
  • Manage and monitor aircraft movements to ensure airports are aware of short notice schedule changes, extra flights, or cancellation to avoid incurring costly fines.
  • Proactively monitor airport operational limitations and restrictions on behalf of the OCC and be responsible for OCC adherence to these regulatory limitations or request exemptions to enable schedule completion.
  • Maintain the AIMS system and other IT applications with the most up to date operational data information to ensure Crews, Ground operations teams, base stations, customers, and third-party suppliers always have real-time accurate information.
  • Monitor network airports on the day of operation to ensure service standards are delivered consistently. Catalogue issues fed back from crews, handling agents or other sources in a Log Tracker and identify trends and feedback to ROMS.

 

Your qualifications and key criteria

We are looking for an individual with experience / qualifications in the following areas:

  • Include Proven ability to manage complex and unpredictable situations, while working within a pressurised environment.
  •  A sound knowledge and appreciation of the detail and complexity of the regulatory environment governing airport operations.
  •  A calm organised pro-active approach to the job is required with strong planning and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, energetic and driven to working to deadlines.
  • Excellent administration skills combined with well-developed planning and prioritising skills.
  • Strong computer skills; MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and knowledge of Aer Lingus operations systems. Knowledge of AIMS would be a key advantage.
  • Excellent people skills with the ability to contribute effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively and convincingly with management and staff at all levels and the ability to present facts clearly and objectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess problems and make clear cut and evaluated decisions quickly for effective problem-solving to minimise disruption.
  •  Strong decision-making abilities.
  • Good teamwork and consensus-building skill.
  • Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
  • High level of commitment and flexibility.
  • Excellent punctuality and attendance record.
  • Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude to change.
  • Resilient and highly capable of working effectively in high pressure operational situations.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Eligible to live and work in the EU.
  • Hold a current unrestricted worldwide passport.

 

Closing Date: 14th of October 2024

At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruitaerlingus.com

Division / Department

Operations - Operations Control

Contract type

employee recruitment - permanent

Job location Job location

Republic of Ireland, Dublin, Dublin


Company Details
Aer Lingus
300 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 130
Jericho, New York 11753 USA
www.aerlingus.com
7 Open Jobs Available
Aer Lingus was founded by the Irish Government in April 1936 to provide air services to/from Ireland. The first flight, from Dublin to Bristol, took place on May 27th 1936. On October 2nd 2006, Aer Lingus entered a new phase in its history with the airline’s...

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Supported Manufacturers:
Airbus, Boeing, ATR

Supported Models:
A320, A321, A330-300,A330-200, 767,757, Cabin 42/72
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Location
Dublin, Dublin, International
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Aer Lingus
300 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 130
Jericho, New York 11753 USA
www.aerlingus.com
7 Open Jobs Available
Aer Lingus was founded by the Irish Government in April 1936 to provide air services to/from Ireland. The first flight, from Dublin to Bristol, took place on May 27th 1936. On October 2nd 2006, Aer Lingus entered a new phase in its history with the airline’s...

Benefits:
Please Inquire

Supported Manufacturers:
Airbus, Boeing, ATR

Supported Models:
A320, A321, A330-300,A330-200, 767,757, Cabin 42/72

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