Flight Operations Assistant

It is our people with their individual qualities and personalities who distinguish our organisation.

Skyside is looking for you as our new team member in our Flight Operations department.

This is your chance to work in our Hamburg or Vienna offices.

Recognising the importance of each team member, Skyside enjoys the loyalty of its many committed long-term employees who are the driving force behind the constant improvement of our processes and services.

We know that good ideas can come from anywhere. Open two-way communication and a combination of top-down and bottom-up management style are key factors within our organisation worldwide.

The company welcomes individuals worldwide who have the right attitude, motivation and drive to be entrusted with demanding tasks.

What is it like to work for Skyside...

With our organisation being big enough to cater for opportunities and challenges throughout anyone’s career path, we enjoy the flexibility of a lean structure with direct access to the decision takers, direct lines of communication and valuing personal relationships.

What you will do at Skyside as Flight Operations Assistant...

Flight Scheduling and Coordination:

• Assist in planning and scheduling flight operations, ensuring compliance with crew duty regulations.
• Coordinate with pilots, crew, and ground staff to align schedules and operational needs.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of flight plans, crew schedules, and operational documentation.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations by updating and archiving necessary documents.

Communication and Liaison:

• Act as a point of contact between operations, crew, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Act as focal point for the Nominated Persons with regard to documentation (WebManuals).

Flight Support:

• Coordinate ground handling, catering, and other logistical arrangements for flights.

Compliance Monitoring:

• Monitor adherence to safety and operational procedures in accordance with aviation regulations.
• Support the preparation for audits and inspections by aviation authorities.

Data Entry and Reporting:

• Input and update data in flight operations management systems.
• Generate operational reports and analyze flight data for performance tracking.

Emergency Response and Support:

• Assist in coordinating response during irregular operations or emergencies.
• Provide administrative support for contingency planning and recovery efforts.

Continuous Improvement:

• Support initiatives for process optimization and efficiency in flight operations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes affecting flight operations.

Your profile may include...

(but does not require)

• Background in aviation or a related field (preferred).
• Prior experience or strong interest in Flight Operations topics (business jet experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in aviation software (e.g., LEON, FOS, Flexx, Arinc or similar).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive with excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Team-oriented with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Good IT skills.
• German and English skills.
• Unrestricted working permit for Austria or Germany.

Our offer...

• We enjoy working in our beautiful downtown Hamburg and Vienna office as much as working from home. The common goal is to have fantastic team cooperation from both offices.
• A modern office in either of two beautiful traditional cities.
• Our offices are located in the 9th district of Vienna, in a beautiful old house, full with modern tools or at the river Elbe in Hamburg.
• We provide a free annual ticket for the Vienna trains and buses or a Germany Ticket.
• An individual working contract.
• Benefit from your experience or start a successful career in aviation with us.
• Benefit from discounted travel options such as MyIDTravel.
• Salary range depending on experience from 38.000 EUR/year to 45.000 EUR/year.

Get in touch with us. Anytime. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

Arne Bierhals and Kevin Korcz

Managing Directors