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divh2Flight Coordinator/h2pSolairus Aviation is currently seeking an experienced Flight Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a team player that is willing to go above and beyond to ensure the highest levels of service to our clients and flight crews. The Flight Coordinator serves as the central point of contact for aircraft scheduling between Solairus Aviation clients (aircraft owners and charter customers) and flight crew and maintenance personnel. The position is responsible for scheduling the aircraft and crew and for arranging all services in conjunction with scheduled trips./ppEssential Responsibilities/Duties:/pulliReceive trip requests from clients and work with them to schedule the aircraft./liliProvide clients with creative solutions to effectively meet their travel needs while ensuring safety of the operation and adherence to regulations and policies/liliProvide clients with a detailed flight itinerary for each trip/liliEffectively and accurately communicate all aircraft schedule information to client, clients staff, and Solairus flight crew and maintenance personnel./liliArrange trip logistics and service items as necessary to support the client and crew, including:/liulliMake travel arrangements for flight crew (hotels, rental cars, etc)/liliArrange passenger services as requested (catering, ground transportation, etc.)/liliArrange landing and over-flight permits, airport slots, ground handling, security, and customs clearances for domestic and international destinations/liliAssist crew with visas and other international entry requirements/liliProvide required documentation for and communicate with various government agencies for domestic and international operations, including Customs and Immigration as applicable./li/ulliCoordinate aircraft movement in concert with the Pilot in Command to ensure that all airspace, airport, and duty time restrictions are complied with/liliProvide flight following to clients and ensure that all support services are arranged and confirmed per the schedule./liliMonitor flight and duty time limitations for flight crews to ensure compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Solairus Flight Operations Manuals./liliAssist flight crew as necessary with trip analysis and planning to determine feasibility, options for fuel stops, crew augmentation, etc./liliMaintain a current database of all client and flight crew contact information and preferences for each assigned account so that it is readily available to all Flight Followers./li/ulpQualifications:/pulliExcellent Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills/liliFour-year college degree preferred/liliAbility to work with the Solairus flight planning and scheduling software, and the Microsoft Windows and Office Software./liliAbility to interact effectively as a team member with other Flight Coordinators./liliAbility to maintain strict confidentiality in all cases regarding client information and travel schedule./liliKnowledge of aircraft dispatch principles and aircraft trip planning principles including knowledge of FAA regulations, airport information, resources available for trip planning, aircraft and trip support, and weather monitoring./liliAbility to quickly learn and assimilate Solairus flight operations standards and policy./liliWell organized and meticulous/liliAbility to plan and to prioritize work with limited supervision/li/ulpAdditional Information:/ppSalary $70,000 - $80,000/p/div