Operations Assistant Entry Level

Kalitta Air, LLCover 1 year ago

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

On-site

Full-time

Beginner Level (< 1 year)

Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking to fill this Entry Level position with a motivated and detail-oriented individual, preferably with a background in Aviation or Customer Service and a great communicator. Operations Assistants are responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting flight data information at the direction of the Manager of International Flight Clearance. Additionally, this role allows the individual to get hands-on experience with Kalitta’s internal systems within Flight Operations and the Operations Control Center.

Key Responsibilities

Receive Flight Log Sheet
Audit Flight Log Sheets for correct, readable entry of Flight Operation Information
Ensure that copies of audited log sheets are distributed to Quality Assurance (OCCQA)
Enter Log Sheet information into the MISA and ASTRO systems
Collect and save flight paperwork electronically
Answer all incoming phone calls; if necessary, transfer calls to the appropriate party, record aircraft movement information, update flight information in MISA and ASTRO, and send movement messages to appropriate parties
Update Manuals with revisions as required
Perform daily Fuel Data entries
Additional duties as required by Manager of Flight Operations Support

Preferred Qualifications

Aviation background or schooling preferred
High school graduate; some college and/or technical school will also be considered
Good working knowledge of world geography and air cargo/aircraft ground operations is a plus
Computer literacy with Microsoft Suite

Required Skills

Customer Service

Computer Literacy

Aviation

Audit and Quality Assurance

Data Entry

Communication

Microsoft Suite

Phone Handling