Charters Specialist

**Key purpose**:

- Preparation of costings and proposals for charters. (Trip cost estimates)
- Liaison with Scheduling Manager in respect of aircraft and crew availability as well as the most efficient and cost-effective utilisation of the crew
- Liaise with Legal section in respect of Charter Agreements and ensure all relevant inclusions / exclusion / payment terms are covered
- Liaise with customer regarding the conclusion of the Charter Agreement and maintain regular interaction with the customer
- Hold pre-flight briefings with all concerned on charter flights ensuring all sections are aware of charter details
- Monitor all aspects of the charter flight
- Reconcile and verify all charter flight costs and ensure all payment terms are met
- Ensure business development through follow up on quotes provided and prospecting of possible new customers through research and ideas
- Keep abreast of new developments
- Assist the Manager: Charters with the control of the sections Fixed Expenses and Budget
- Liaise with Groups section in respect of work synergies
- Ensure efficient management of Charters and Contracts
- Build database and knowledge on competitors operating in same market
- Preparing of Presentations and Reports as required.

**Qualifications and experience**:

- Grade 12
- Travel / Marketing Diploma or Degree will be an advantage
- Excellent presentation and communication skills in English speak, read and write
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Able and willing to work after hours, weekends and public holidays as may be required from time to time
- Willingness to travel
- Valid Passport and Health Certificates (e.g. Yellow Fever)
- Knowledge of aircraft performance and experience in the aviation industry
- Product knowledge within the markets of operation will be a definite advantage