Are you ready to charter your own career?
The runway to success in global aviation begins here…
Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a global brand where you can use your skills, be part of a diverse team, and grow with a dynamic company? We are looking for someone to join the team in Brugge, Belgium. The successful candidate will be passionate about the aviation industry, target and goal driven, and have experience within the private aviation or passenger air charter industry.
Purpose of the Role
- To manage all aspects of a Passenger charter flight from initial request to putting offers together, following up with the client, and carrying through to booking and handling of flight operation to its completion.
- To maximise business opportunities by offering tailored solutions to meet client requirements within budgetary and operational restrictions, whilst making a suitable profit for the company.
- To generate and manage a portfolio of clients and actively develop new business through initiative, including following up on new leads, client recommendations, and networking opportunities.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
• Communicate effectively with aircraft providers for offers.• Negotiate with aircraft providers when necessary to procure the best value for clients.• Evaluate a suitable commission schedule.• Ensure timely offer with detailed and accurate information is provided for clients.• Follow up regularly and work towards confirmation.• Ensure all contracts, insurance, and regulatory matters are accurate, legally compliant, and that company requirements are met.• Verify supplier contract in detail and ensure all terms comply with the company charter agreement.• Issue flight brief with all flight-related information.• Liaise with clients to identify requirements and source suitable, competitive aircraft charter solutions.• Maintain and develop relationships with both key clients and new business leads to maximise business opportunities and increase client loyalty in an industry where client retention is never guaranteed.• Ensure the client is always kept informed of any developments linked to specific bookings.• Participate in conference calls to ensure effective sharing of information and full awareness of others in the Passenger team and other offices. • Keep up to date with the activities of other Passenger brokers using the appropriate network of communication. • Contact airlines to confirm weekend availability and communicate this to colleagues and other airlines to maximise sales.• Treat sensitive data with care and in a confidential and professional manner.• Use initiative to identify new potential areas for business development.• Provide support for sales activity for new business development.• Cold calling prospect clients to help build on our successful portfolio of existing clients.• Maintain and develop relationships with both key clients and new business leads to maximise business opportunities and increase client loyalty in an industry where client retention is never guaranteed
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience within Aviation
- Fluent in Dutch and English languages
- Experience in Passenger sales
- Experience in air chartering
- Knowledge of the regional EU market
- Be proactive in the market to identify business development opportunities
- French and English language skills at an effective operational command
- Ability to successfully balance client needs with business objectives
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a global company and be part of a diverse international team
- Professional development and career opportunities
- Unlimited access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning platform
With more than 50 years of experience, the Chapman Freeborn group provides a diverse range of aviation-related services on a global basis. Our expertise in all areas of the air charter industry makes us the number one choice for many of the world’s leading logistics providers, multinational corporations, travel partners, and well-known names from the entertainment business.
Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, a leading global aerospace services group with almost 100 offices and production stations providing aviation services and solutions worldwide. Avia Solutions Group unites a team of more than 11.500 professionals, providing state-of-the-art solutions to the aviation industry and beyond.
Chapman Freeborn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Brugge, Belgium