Operations Manager

Company Description

At Skyborne, we’re more than just a Flight Training Academy, we are shaping the future of pilot training. In an industry that never stands still, we’re committed to staying ahead through constant innovation and improvement.

We are proud to operate three state‑of‑the‑art training facilities. Our head office is based at Gloucestershire Airport, and to meet growing demand we have recently opened a second UK centre at Bournemouth Airport. We also offer training from our fair‑weather base in Vero Beach, Florida.

Our fresh approach challenges the conventions of traditional training, helping us deliver real results for our trainees and airline partners. Whether you’re in the classroom, the simulator, or supporting behind the scenes, you will be part of a team driving change across every aspect of our academy.

At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars: we champion creativity in everything we do, foster a supportive, team‑focused environment and set the bar high for quality and professionalism.

Our partnerships with major global airlines include British Airways, Jet2, Ryanair, DHL, TUI, Loganair amongst others.

We are recruiting for a UK Operations Manager to join the team at our Gloucester base. This will be an on‑site role with the primary responsibility to ensure that the UK flight operations operates in the safest, most efficient and customer focused manner.

The role will involve effective utilisation of all training assets, including aircraft, simulators, and instructional resources, working closely with our trainees and the Training Team.

• Daily planning and allocation of resources to support the flight school programme
• Managing and standardisation of the Operations Officers
• Ensuring all operations paperwork and reporting is completed timely and accurately
• Maintaining the operational software systems
• Liaising with other departments within the ATO
• Maintaining the tactical plan of hours flown and classes taught
• Working with internal and external contacts, ranging from administrative to executive level

• Previous Operations experience (minimum 5 years preferred)
• Previous experience working for an ATO (desirable)
• Previous experience in Operational software (Flightlogger and Aeroplanned desirable)
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to motivate and encourage staff
• Ability to concentrate and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Hold a UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle

Salary
: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Hours
: 40 hours per week based on‑site

We are committed to offering the most competitive benefits package, including:

• 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays (based on 5‑day working week)
• Generous pension scheme
• Private health care
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts with corporate partners
• Free on‑site parking
• Opportunity to work with a supportive, inclusive team environment