Description
SUMMARY
Airshare is a company that values its people and recognizes their contributions to the success of the organization. We believe in teamwork and collaboration to ensure that customers are safely and punctually transported to their destinations. Whether you work as a pilot, mechanic, or part of the operations team, Airshare acknowledges the critical role each individual plays in the seamless execution of every trip. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and has fostered a dynamic and rewarding culture.
The Mission Planner 1 is responsible for analyzing all trips to determine any issues and best-use scenarios. Mission Planner is tasked to best analyze trip feasibility and provide recommendations to the Owner Services and Flight Control teams and provide the best option for potential trip outcomes for customers. Additionally, Mission Planners will play a crucial role in coordinating international trip demand for Airshare. They will be supporting Flight Control as needed. This position will require you to work in the Corporate Headquarters office located in Overland Park, KS. This is not a remote or hybrid role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Perform initial and final reviews for all Fractional & Managed trips.
- Trip reviews include the following:
- Weather
- TFR’s/NOTAM’s
- AC performance including review of the fuel-stop inspection report, high altitude report, etc.
- Minimum Zero Fuel Weight
- Fuel data is entered and accurate
- Communicate any pertinent trip impacting information to the Owner Services and Flight Control teams
- Completed trip review noted in FMS for Owner Services and Flight Control to review
- Review Airport information for accuracy and current events
- Coordinate and manage all international trip demand for Airshare.
- International trips coordination/management includes the following:
- File eAPIS, generate General Declarations, submit Private Letters, coordinate Landing, and over-fly permits
- Set up ground handling for flights at non-US airports and coordinate with local FBOs and service providers for fuel, catering, ground needs, etc.
- Coordinate with US Customs and CBP for all international trip needs
- Maintain relationships with third-party international handlers as needed for supplemental international trip support
- Perform other duties and assignments as required
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree OR 1+ years of flight planning experience with an emphasis in private aviation.
- Excellent writing and oral communication
- Salesforce/operations experience
- Strong technical skills
- Dispatch License a strong plus
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance – if you choose to participate, coverage will commence on the first day of the month following your date of hire
- Airshare offers a no-cost medical and dental option at the employee level
- Optional supplemental insurance benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life, short-term/long-term disability, and pet)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-paid term life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary
- Two 401(k) retirement plans with employer match – you will be eligible to participate on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- PTO is accrued based on the length of employment
- 11 holidays per year
- Access to relocation flights
- FREE Full Size on-site Gym with locker rooms and Sauna
- Group Fitness Classes and various activities (pickleball, running club, ping pong, etc.)
- FREE Access to Bicycle sharing
- Indoor and Outdoor Common areas with WIFI
- On-site café and Food Truck on Wednesdays
- Amazon Delivery lockers
- Covered Parking
Airshare is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation