We have a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Aviation Manager to join an established, successful Birmingham based Tour Operator. You will be responsible for the daily operations of the Aviation (Fares & Ticketing department), ensuring the team complete all processes and tasks within the deadlines required. You will be GDS (ideally Amadeus & Galileo) expert with experience of managing a small team. Starting salary is up to £40k pa dependent on experience. Hours of work are between Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm and ideally will be based in our client's Birmingham office, however our client can also consider hybrid working options.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Aviation Operations Manager will be responsible for all Aviation Projects, to include building relationships with GDS providers, securing new deals, meeting targets and driving our aviation business forward. The role will involve liaising with existing e-sales customers, reservations and airlines.
The main aspect of the role will be project management and to oversee the ticket department on a daily basis
Ensure that reservations team are updated with new fares, special fares, changes to routings by communicating effectively daily fare updates and update vibe daily
Assist with GDS Relationship at operational level
Monitor competitor activity and pricing against our own across Airlines on a weekly basis
Specialist Fare Management, to include cruise fares, NDC, I.T fares, e-global, corporate fares and one ways ensu...