BA Cityflyer Flight Planning Controller Didsbury, England
Job description
About Us
This is an exciting time in BA Cityflyer to join our Operations Control Centre as a Flight Planning Controller. This role supports BA Cityflyer and BA Euroflyer flying programme from our hubs at London City and London Gatwick, to some of the most desirable European destinations. Our agile operation allows us to serve our customers with the premium British Airways’ service that makes us the nation’s flag-carrier.
We are a British Airways’ subsidiary, as a colleague you will experience a small and friendly culture where we know one another, and where you can create impact and value from day one. As part of the British Airways’ group you will benefit from working with colleagues.
If you think that we could be your next home carry on reading for details on the role, we can’t wait to hear from you.
About the Role
Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment that requires you to think on your feet, and deliver flexible and robust solutions? Are you a team player who enjoys working with people and systems? If this sounds like you then this role is an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience in our Operational Control Centre.
As a Flight Planning Controller, you’ll be responsible for work collaboratively with the Operations Controllers, analysing BA Cityflyer and BA Euroflyer flight plans. You’ll focus on adjusting centralised generic flight plans, to react with agility to areas not limited to: airspaces changes, industrial action, and ATC issues.
About You - experience and knowledge required
- Previous experience in Flight Planning
- Experience in handling the complexities of an operational environment
- Knowledge of operations, crew control, air traffic and airline operating procedures
- Thorough knowledge of LIDO 4D
- Understanding of weather and its effect on aviation
- Knowledge of aeronautical data and related navigation charts
About Our Offer
- Eligible for extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits from your first day of employment
- Unlimited discounted airfares for your friends and family
- Discounts at selected car hire, hotels and retail stores
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing scheme
- Voluntary healthcare
Next Steps
If you are interested in finding out more or this sounds like the role for you – please initially proceed to the job description to check you can meet our essential criteria.
At BA Cityflyer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can ALL be ourselves. We welcome applications from across our diverse communities to reflect our global business.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
