Air Operations Specialist - Aerospace - 4on 4off Nights
| Area | Heathrow, London |
| Sector | Exports |
| Salary | 32000 - 33000 Pounds Sterling |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Richard Edwards |
| Job Ref | 09799 |
- Description
- Our client close to Heathrow is looking for an Air Operations Specialist - Aerospace
As an Aerospace Export Operations Specialist, youll use your talents to create innovative solutions and shape the future across our business.
Key Activities:
Export of Aerospace related shipments including AOGs, Engines & licenced goods
Booking best Air Freight options for our customers to ensure prompt delivery to worldwide destinations
Working closely with Transport departments to enable timely and cost effective collection
Adhere to Customs Compliance procedures and documentation.
Manage and Build Customer Relationships.
Complete retrospective Customs compliance actions
Customs entry for Specialist License movements.
Ensure the Job File is fully and accurately completed reflecting all commercially relevant information and services provided.
Liaise directly with Carriers and Handling Agents to resolve exceptions and discrepancies as they arise.
Liaise directly with departments on shipment planning and coordination.
Liaise directly with Transport & Warehouse teams on shipment planning and coordination.
Liaise directly with overseas offices on shipment planning and coordination.
Maintain and update DfTcompliance.
Maintain mandatory milestones and remarks through Cargowise.
Manage allocated customers against agreed SOP.
Use Cargowise to create, manage and maintain Airfreight shipments.
Update Internal Complain Tool with all required inputs including root cause and solution when assigned.
Support the measurement of Key Performance Indicators.
Contribute to the continuous improvement program.
Participate in the Weekly Team briefing sessions.
Complete all statutory and mandatory training.
Any other duties as required.
Skills and Experience:
Experience within the Freight Forwarding Industry.
5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C or above or equivalent desirable.
Experience of HMRC procedures for Export
Commercial awareness.
Clear and concise communication skills (written and spoken).
Ability to follow processes.
Ability to support a culture of continuous improvement.
Inter-personal skills - Influencing, communication, relationship management, cultural awareness and ability to work across teams.
Knowledge of Freight Forwarding industry: Exports, exports and related processes.
Knowledge of Aerospace/AOG movements
The hours are 7pm to 7am 4on 4off
Salary up to GBP33K depending on experience plus GBP3.5K to GBP4K shift pay.
·If you do not hear from us within 7 days then you application has been unsuccessful.

