Manager, Charter Air Operations
Core
Manage the charter air transportation lifecycle for collegiate and event clients, overseeing carrier selection, contracting, and client reporting.
Role type
Manager, Charter Air Operations
Builds
Charter air transportation services for sports and entertainment events
Domain
Sports and Entertainment / Aviation Logistics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Charter air management, vendor management, contract negotiation, relationship management, travel lifecycle knowledge, DOT regulations knowledge, project management
Preferred skills
Leadership, strategic decision making, problem solving, process improvement
Technologies
Travel management systems
Responsibilities
Maintain relationships with university partners and charter air carriers; coordinate charter flights and communicate with athletics personnel and event managers; ensure best market rates; manage contracts to minimize risk and maximize revenue; oversee charter air coordinators; handle customer service issues and flight interruptions; manage data setup in travel systems.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership