4 Aircraft Operations jobs in the United Kingdom

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Flight Operations Engineer | Brize Norton | On-site

This is more than just a technical role—it’s an opportunity to be at the heart of mission-critical operations that support the UK’s strategic airlift capabilities. As a Flight Operations Engineer, you’ll be embedded within a dynamic team, working closely with aircrew and military stakeholders to ensure every mission is planned with precision and confidence.

You’ll be the go-to expert for mission planning software, helping to shape how flight operations are executed and improved. Whether you’re supporting aircrew with planning tools, analysing airfields, or enhancing operational processes, your work will directly contribute to the success and safety of real-world missions.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, values continuous learning, and wants to make a meaningful impact in aviation and defence. If you’re looking for a role where your skills are respected, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported—this could be the perfect fit.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including:

identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

As a Flight Operations Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting mission planning activities and occasionally covering performance-related tasks. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working closely with aircrew and military stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the local expert for mission planning software
• Supporting aircrew in using mission planning tools effectively
• Suggesting and implementing improvements to processes
• Managing software updates and version control
• Providing expertise in flight planning, dispatch, and aircraft performance
• Updating EFB and mission planning systems
• Conducting airfield analysis and designing contingency procedures

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

Essential:

• Degree in aeronautical engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in Flight Operations Engineering or Dispatch
• Experience with mission/performance planning tools (e.g., Airbus PEP, MPS)
• Recognised training in Flight Operations or Dispatch

Desirable:

• Experience working directly with aircrew or military clients
• Knowledge of military air transport operations

Skills That Set You Apart

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and mission-focused
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• A collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives

Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process

What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance.  Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.  All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.
To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.  We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible.  It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future.  By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini Engineering

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

Due to a current influx of projects, our client, a well-respected flight support solutions provider is recruiting for a number of Flight Planning Operations  roles to be based locally to London Stansted.

The Company

A leading player when it comes to offering 24/7 Global Aviation Solutions such as full flight planning, overflight & landing permissions, fuel and all items necessary to ensure the smooth running of flights for their clients. The business has a current influx of projects which require some experienced, confident and focused, professional OCC flight planners/dispatchers for their Commercial Airline unit. No day is the same with many varied and rewarding solutions on offer to their clients. The management are looking for the best in the field who in return can be guaranteed an ambitious and daily changing approach to the services provided. The business is a fresh and dynamic company where all employees have a voice and make the difference.

Working Pattern  - Shifts are 12hr days and nights, (Apply online only) / (Apply online only). This is 5 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off, 4 on, 5 off rotation which guarantees 2 weekends a month off.

On Offer;

• Salary - Negotiable, in line with skills and experience
li>Genuine opportunities for upskilling and progression within the business
• Private medical cover which includes dental and optical payments of up to 80%
• Discounted gym membership through the medical cover
• Mental health support group and social committee
• Social events normally every month
• The company also runs a Friday fridge for staff in the office which can include non-alcoholic drinks, different foods each week etc.
   

Main Purpose of the Flight Operations Controller:

The Flight Operations Controller is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager with the smooth, day to day running of the flight operations desk. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Operations Controller’s principal responsibility is to ensure that the daily flying programme is delivered fully and in compliance with the  quality and safety policies and those of the operators they  support. This includes proactive management of the daily workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• strong>Operations/Service Delivery - overall responsibility for the safe and timely delivery of the daily flying programme for the Commercial Airline Operations Team; ensuring that this is delivered to the highest standards in compliance with the Ops LPM.
• Operations/Quality/Safety – responsibility for your own compliant use of the LEON scheduling software system. scheduling, SMS, PROPS, PPS and Jetplanner/Jeppview flight planning, AFTN, SITA and CFMU, ensuring that any safety issues are raised promptly through the company SMS and dealt with effectively.
< i>Operations/Quality – promoting compliance and safety best practice throughout the Operations Team. Responsibility for ensuring that the full remit of flight dispatch activity is regularly checked for quality and compliance with Operations LPM standards and procedures - prior to and post the dispatch of a flight < i>Supervisory – conducting comprehensive handovers with Operations Supervisors and the Flight Support Manager during shift changeovers and prior to and upon return from any periods of absence from the office. < i>Client Relationship Management – helping to maintain and develop relationships with all Operations clients. Providing a key point of contact for each operator and maintaining regular liaison with key client stakeholders. Taking responsibility for swiftly rectifying any operational issue or problem raised by any client coordinating action across company departments as appropriate. < i>Communication – responsibility for ensuring that communication between all company departments and with clients is effective and timely to help achieve Private/General Operations Team and client requirements and priorities.

To Be Considered :

< i>Flights operations experience preferred
• Permission and application experience required
• Traffic rights experience preferred
• Strong decision maker
• Self-motivated & with excellent communication skills
• Highly developed planning and analytical skills. Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to prioritise the continually changing deadlines and tasks
• Flexible and confident with a positive approach to change and innovation

For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Aviation Sector

Due to a current influx of projects, our client, a well-respected flight support solutions provider is recruiting for a number of Flight Planning Operations  roles to be based locally to London Stansted.

The Company

A leading player when it comes to offering 24/7 Global Aviation Solutions such as full flight planning, overflight & landing permissions, fuel and all items necessary to ensure the smooth running of flights for their clients. The business has a current influx of projects which require some experienced, confident and focused, professional OCC flight planners/dispatchers for their Commercial Airline unit. No day is the same with many varied and rewarding solutions on offer to their clients. The management are looking for the best in the field who in return can be guaranteed an ambitious and daily changing approach to the services provided. The business is a fresh and dynamic company where all employees have a voice and make the difference.

Working Pattern  - Shifts are 12hr days and nights, (Apply online only) / (Apply online only). This is 5 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off, 4 on, 5 off rotation which guarantees 2 weekends a month off.

On Offer;

• Salary - Negotiable, in line with skills and experience
li>Genuine opportunities for upskilling and progression within the business
• Private medical cover which includes dental and optical payments of up to 80%
• Discounted gym membership through the medical cover
• Mental health support group and social committee
• Social events normally every month
• The company also runs a Friday fridge for staff in the office which can include non-alcoholic drinks, different foods each week etc.
   

Main Purpose of the Flight Operations Controller:

The Flight Operations Controller is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager with the smooth, day to day running of the flight operations desk. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Operations Controller’s principal responsibility is to ensure that the daily flying programme is delivered fully and in compliance with the  quality and safety policies and those of the operators they  support. This includes proactive management of the daily workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• strong>Operations/Service Delivery - overall responsibility for the safe and timely delivery of the daily flying programme for the Commercial Airline Operations Team; ensuring that this is delivered to the highest standards in compliance with the Ops LPM.
• Operations/Quality/Safety – responsibility for your own compliant use of the LEON scheduling software system. scheduling, SMS, PROPS, PPS and Jetplanner/Jeppview flight planning, AFTN, SITA and CFMU, ensuring that any safety issues are raised promptly through the company SMS and dealt with effectively.
< i>Operations/Quality – promoting compliance and safety best practice throughout the Operations Team. Responsibility for ensuring that the full remit of flight dispatch activity is regularly checked for quality and compliance with Operations LPM standards and procedures - prior to and post the dispatch of a flight < i>Supervisory – conducting comprehensive handovers with Operations Supervisors and the Flight Support Manager during shift changeovers and prior to and upon return from any periods of absence from the office. < i>Client Relationship Management – helping to maintain and develop relationships with all Operations clients. Providing a key point of contact for each operator and maintaining regular liaison with key client stakeholders. Taking responsibility for swiftly rectifying any operational issue or problem raised by any client coordinating action across company departments as appropriate. < i>Communication – responsibility for ensuring that communication between all company departments and with clients is effective and timely to help achieve Private/General Operations Team and client requirements and priorities.

To Be Considered :

< i>Flights operations experience preferred
• Permission and application experience required
• Traffic rights experience preferred
• Strong decision maker
• Self-motivated & with excellent communication skills
• Highly developed planning and analytical skills. Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to prioritise the continually changing deadlines and tasks
• Flexible and confident with a positive approach to change and innovation

For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Aviation Sector