Description
Leading Edge Aviation is a leading commercial pilot training school with a reputation for producing exceptional pilots. We're a tight‑knot community bustling with students, flight instructors and support staff, and we use cutting‑edge technology and training techniques to cultivate success for our students.
Application Deadline: 23 February 2026
Department: Operations
Location: Alhama Campus
Compensation: €22,000 / year
Role Duties
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT DUTIES
- Effectively assist with the daily Flying Programme, liaising with FI’s, students and internal and external agencies
- Assist in scheduling aircraft and briefing sessions on the Flying Programme, ensuring adherence to internal and external regulations and procedures
- Ensure accurate records are maintained with all events and timings
- Process Instructor duty and rest records in accordance with the Operations Manual
- Maintain a continuous and accurate picture of the position and technical status of all aircraft
- Maintain up‑to‑date awareness of the actual forecast weather situation locally and enroute for planned flights
- Assist in the completion and submission of Flight Plans to achieve the flying programme for our students
- Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and procedures, including flight time limitations, in coordination with Operations Manager
- Initiate remedial actions in the case of potential or vigente disruptions in order to keep or bring back the fleet to the initial schedule programme
- Work with the Operations Manager, Scheduler and (Deputy) Chief Flight Instructor to identify solutions to the usual flying training issues that occur, such as weather, aircraft, serviceability and pilot availability, contributing to the continual development of the Academy
- Take the lead in case of flight disruption
- Initiate the emergency procedure in case of accidents or incidents involving our aircraft or personnel
- Organise refuelling of the aircraft through coordination with Ramp and Airport Operations when required
- Maintain aircraft documentation and Flight bags, ensuring all relevant documents are available and up to date
- Manage the aircraft movements at the home airport in conjunction with Ramp and engineering
- Liaise with other stakeholders required to achieve the flying programme and update Flight Logger
- Be aware of the maintenance schedule and servicing for each aircraft and coordinate ad hoc maintenance requirements
- Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values in all actions, decisions and interactions
RAMP AGENT DUTIES
- Ensure aircraft are refuelled and oil levels are maintained as required
- Ensure aircraft are clean and fit for flight (internal and external)
- Move aircraft in and out of hangars and around the apron as required
- Support aircraft and hangar cleaning activities
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly checks of vehicles and ground equipment
- Escort visitors airside when required
- Coordinate refuelling with Ramp and Airport Operations
OUR CULTURE
At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The Operations and Ramp Assistant is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. This role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to our vision of excellence in everything that we do.
Core Competencies
- Passion for Aviation
- Flight planning and operational experience
- Excellent IT and systems skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook
- A can‑do attitude with the willingness to go the extra mile for the customer
- Ability to analyse and decide a course of action in a timely manner
- A proactive manner, looking to resolve issues within approved boundaries
- A flexible approach to working hours; the team participates in a shift pattern to cover a 7‑day week operation which covers weekend and evening working on a rotational basis
- Demonstrable alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct and work ethic
Further requirements
- Currently living in Spain and holding the legal right to work in Spain
- Able to commute to Alhama de Murcia
- Available for the full duration of the fixed-term contract (covering paternity leave)
We know a great team member is more than a checklist. If you have the skills, passion and commitment to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.
What We Offer
- Salary up to 22,000€ per annum, reviewed annually
- Commitment to your personal and professional development
- Generous holiday entitlement of 36 days including public holidays, pro‑rated to your start date and working pattern
- An “Airspace Day” – an extra day off just for you when you want a day for yourself, to recognise an important date or a day for self‑care
- Employee referral scheme
- Free on‑site parking
Note
All applications should be made in English
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