On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Trainee Flight Operations Executive to join on a permanent basis. This role is working in fast paced environment and is ideal for someone who has previous airport operations experince wanting a new challenge. Role: Trainee Flight Operations Executive Salary: On Application Contract: Permanent Location: Gatwick Responsibilities Operationally manage complex air charter/freight/project movements. This will primarily be focused on live animal shipments, but may also include - Event logistics, Perishables, Foodstuffs, Pharma, and other cool chain industries. Be a first point of contact for key clients to discuss, design and execute operational plans for their respective projects. Build and maintain a global network of contacts and suppliers, including relationships with localized agents, handling agents, ULD/stall providers, customs agents, and ground transport companies. Provide customs advice to clients and the internal team, ensuring adherence to global customs protocols, custom entries, and efficient stall/ULD logistics. Effectively communicate cargo operations protocols and improvements to the local and global team, emphasizing key handover and pre-flight briefing details. Address specific non-standard requirements from clients and assist in making bespoke arrangements as needed. Generate airway bills, shipper certificates, operational plans, and customs documentation, ensuring timely distribution to all relevant parties. Maintain communication with all involved parties to gather and share relevant flight documentation and keep a watchful eye on live flying programs. Ensure the proper updating of operational planning procedures, Trello checklists, and shared drive information, and generate comprehensive Operational Planning Documents for each flight. Foster collaboration within the team and offer ground support and pre-dispatch flight management when required, including covering out-of-hours operations if needed.Education and Experience: Educated to a minimum of GCSE standard in Mathematics and English Airport operations experience Proficient in multiple languages (not required, but highly preferred) Good Communication skills Good IT skills If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow