Network Planning Officer

Magma Aviation has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Planning Officer to join the expanding team in Gatwick, UK. The successful candidate will have experience in network planning, charter operations, or a related aviation logistics function, with cargo handling and international flight coordination being most desirable. We seek a candidate who remains calm under pressure, excels at resolving complex disruptions (e.g., schedule recovery or service issues), and thrives in a collaborative environment with internal stakeholders and external partners like airlines, handlers, and suppliers.

Purpose of the Role

• Implement and manage the Company's network and charter operations, in line with budget and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a central point of contact between customers, suppliers and airline partners.
• Provide operational guidance to the Company's Commercial, Finance and Operations departments.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• In conjunction with the Network Supervisor/Manager, oversee the cost effective and compliant planning and execution of the Company's flight programme, in close liaison with the Commercial and Operations departments.
• Manage operational disruption, implementing recovery scenarios to mitigate customer impact.
• Arrange and manage all service requirements for the Company's network and charter operations, including (but not limited to): Overflight and landing permits, Ramp handling services and airport slots, Cargo handling services (including customer responsibilities for cargo delivery and collection, ULD build up and breakdown, and load ability coordination), Fuel arrangements (including the calculation of optimal fuel policies), Electronic data requirements and customs filing. Any additional services in line with customer or airline requirements.
• Act as the point of contact between customers, suppliers and airline partners for all charter operations.
• Publish the final charter handover to the Operations Control team and Commercial departments, as well as external customers, -72hrs to STD or when trip set up has been finalised.
• Ensure all requested services and supplier information are recorded in company IT software.
• Approve invoices for services arranged by the department.

What will our ideal candidate have?

• Minimum 2 Years of relevant experience
• To be based near Gatwick
• Excellent communication skills at an effective operational command
• Experience in Aviation industry
• Team player to work in a fast paced environment

What's ItInItForYou

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a global company and be part of a diverse international team
• Unlimited access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning platform

Magma Aviation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Magma Aviation commercially markets dedicated wide body cargo aircraft capacity, contracted on an exclusive basis from third party airlines.

The UK based company currently manages a fleet of Boeing F aircraft and offers a range of ad hoc and regular flying capacity to freight forwarders, logistics providers, and charter brokers.

Whether it's moving perishable cargo from Africa to Europe, or a shipment of automotive components around the world - Magma tailors its services around the client's specific needs.

Magma Aviation is a subsidiary of the Chapman Freeborn Group, who combine over 45 years of experience with unrivalled global coverage to meet the air charter requirements of customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Chapman Freeborn's depth of aviation expertise includes managing passenger and cargo charter operations, aircraft leasing, humanitarian airlifts, and much more.

The Chapman Freeborn Group is also a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest aerospace business group from Central & Eastern Europe with 83 offices and production stations providing aviation services and solutions worldwide.

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