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Operations Assistant

Full-time, permanent role based at Cambridge Airport

Role Overview

VA Airline Training is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) based at Cambridge Airport, delivering regulated airline pilot training using its own Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 simulators.

The role of the Operations Assistant is to ensure the reliable delivery of VA’s simulator training programme, with a focus on maximising efficiency.

The successful candidate will have excellent IT, organisational and interpersonal skills,and preferably a keen interest in aviation. This post would suit individuals with some flying or flight simulator experience, as duties will also include basic simulator operation and maintenance tasks.

Role Duties

  • Flight simulator operations including start-up, shutdown and basic troubleshooting

  • Trainee liaison including all aspects of managing a trainee’s journey through our courses

  • Instructor liaison including planning of rosters and duties allocation

  • Management of briefing rooms and facilities

  • Preparation and maintenance of course materials

  • Keeping flight logs

  • Coordinating planned maintenance activities such as scheduled servicing and software updates

  • Taking the lead in cases of disruption to the schedule through unplanned downtime

  • Day-to-day office related tasks

Core Competencies

  • Excellent IT and systems skills

  • Strong organisational skills

  • Excellent verbal and communication skills, with a positive and enthusiastic outlook

  • A can-do attitude with the willingness to go the extra mile for the customer

  • Ability to analyse and decide a course of action in a timely manner

  • A pro-active manner, looking to resolve issues within approved boundaries

  • Knowledge of Office 365

  • A flexible approach to working hours

  • An interest in aviation or flight training/simulation

  • Previous experience working in an aviation role is preferable, ideally flight training or simulation

  • Previous experience working in an operational role is preferable

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with a salary review after 6 months.

How to apply
Please send your CV with a covering letter or email to:
office.vacancies@va-airlinetraining.com