Disponent Flight Department (f/m/d)

Bertelsmann Aviation GmbH is a commercial flight department based at Paderborn/Lippstadt airport since 2010 with over 20 permanent employees. In the field of commercial aviation, Bertelsmann Aviation GmbH operates two business jets and a maintenance facility certified as Part 145. We manage our own aircrafts based on individual passenger requests.

As a Disponent Flight Department (f/m/d) you will be responsible for flight coordination and flight monitoring of the company-owned aircraft fleet on all short- and long-haul flights. This is limited to two years.

This includes

• Internal and external coordination, such as aircraft technical department, crew members, service providers, handling agents in order to optimize the utilization of the aircraft fleet considering safety and economic aspects
• Organizing all aircraft schedules, to implement the time priorities of passengers in compliance with economic and legal requirements
• Advising on passenger flight requests and deciding on their feasibility (destination and time) as well as offering any alternatives, if required
• Crew scheduling considering the operational requirements of the aircraft as well as compliance with flight duty and rest times
• Recording and processing of all relevant flight data in the central flight booking system as a central communication platform
• Building up your own networks within Bertelsmann and take the initiative
• Calculate flight routes and prepare flight documentation for the crew
• Managing slot-situation to ensure on-time performance and respond to unforeseeable events
• Organizing all travel needs (Hotel Accommodation) for Aircrew and Staff

• You have completed professional training and/or hold a university degree, ideally with a focus on business, tourism, or aviation-related fields
• Zuverlässigkeitsüberprüfung (ZÜP)
• 3-5 years of working experience in a general aviation flight department (advantageous)
• Ability of handling complex tasks
• Experience with DGR (Dangerous Goods)
• Willingness to work flexible hours (e.g. weekends, holidays, etc.)
• Very good IT skills, e.g. MS Office, dedicated software applications, etc.
• Fluent in German and English

A wide range of learning opportunities and digital training // Flexible working time models and home office option // Comprehensive health offers including numerous free sports courses // Support in the areas of care and childcare // Bike rental // Bike leasing // Employee discounts and much more ....