Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
The Charter Operations Representative position is committed to proactively developing and maintaining a client base for the purpose of expanding overall charter sales activities. They provide clients with accurate and timely information while multi-tasking in a team environment with minimum supervision. They will work at least two of their four 10-hour shifts from the office. This is a daytime role: Thursday & Friday 0700-1800ET and Saturday & Sunday 0800-1900 ET.
The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range for this non-exempt position, will be as follows: $26.44 - $33.65 hourly, equivalent to $55,000 - $70,000 annually.
Candidates will be prioritized by their proximity to these Jet Aviation hub locations. Please list the location that interests you, in your application:
— Teterboro, NJ
— Bedford, MA
— Chicago, IL
— Scottsdale, AZ
— Burbank, CA
— West Palm Beach, FL
Minimum Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience using MS Office, including but not limited to WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, and OUTLOOK
- A minimum of 2 years of hands on experience in the aviation industry, preferably in a scheduling or operations role.
- Proficiency in either charter scheduling or FBO (Fixed Base Operation) scheduling, depending on previous role within organization
- Must demonstrate determination and resilience in handling challenging situations and unexpected changes that can occur in the fast-paced aviation industry.
- The ability to persevere and find solution under presume is a crucial attribute for success in this role
- Must possess strong multitasking skills to handle various tasks simultaneously
- May be required to be over age 18 and a valid driver
Main Responsibilities
- Supports sales representatives and channel partners in administrative areas such as order processing, customer quotes, sales information management, product training, and financing
- Responsibilities are within the Sales Support and Administration function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines
- Answers inbound customer calls regarding product and service information, and identifies upselling opportunities from such calls
- Accepts orders, closes sales, maintains customer records, and completes required documentation
- Identifies and qualifies prospective customers, and records sales prospecting activity in computer-based tracking systems
- May have an assigned product line that may overlap other sales teams territories
- May have an individual or team sales quota and is likely to have a target earnings bonus or sales incentive opportunity
- Represents Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the General Dynamics network
Desired Characteristics
- Avianis and/or SAP knowledge preferred
- Customer focused; externally focused with a strong market perspective
- Excellent communications, customer service and people skills
- Possess an empathetic, collaborative, and stimulating communication approach
- Results driven; able to execute with high personal accountability
- Strong initiative and self-direction
- Ability to lead and work with others to achieve desired results
- Ability to manage multiple projects and departments simultaneously
- Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills
- Has a pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner to deliver the best experience to customers and colleagues
- Quality driven with a passion for excellence to represent Jet Aviation as a Brand Ambassador
- Demonstration and commitment to Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment & Transparency)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status." varying statuses and EEO obligations and shouldnt be limited to just qualified candidates - statement should be changed to "Jet Aviation is commitment to developing strategies and programs to promote inclusive, diverse and accessible workplaces for everyone, which ensures as a candidate you receive due consideration for employment.
Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
