Operations Controller - Summer Work Placement

Operations Controller - Summer 2026 Work Placement (3 month Fixed Term)

• Contract
• Compensation: GBP 25,000 - GBP 25,000 - yearly

Air Charter Service is a global leader in aircraft chartering, providing bespoke aviation solutions worldwide. We arrange private jet, commercial and cargo charters for clients across the globe.

We are looking for motivated University students to join our Operations team as Operations Controllers for a 3-month work placement over the busy summer period. This is a hands‑on opportunity to gain real exposure to aviation operations and the delivery of charter flights.

The purpose of this 3-month placement is to assist the Operations team during their busiest period of the year, the summer! As an Operations Controller, students will gain a real understanding of how charter flights are coordinated and managed in real time. This placement is designed to bridge the gap between academic study and professional employment, offering valuable insight into aviation operations and international logistics while supporting the day‑to‑day delivery of charter flights.

• Supporting the Operations team by assisting brokers with flight watching and live flight monitoring
• Liaising with Flight Reps, Airport Handlers and Operators
• Liaising with brokers to provide operational updates and support
• Providing general administrative support to the Operations team
• Accurately entering and maintaining flight information across internal systems
• Producing and distributing daily operational reports
• Managing and monitoring the shared Operations inbox, ensuring timely responses
• Monitoring weather conditions and flagging potential operational impacts
• Programme starts in Early/Mid-June through to September (around 12 weeks)
• Working hours are varied and include weekends and nights, shifts will be allocated on a rota basis
• The shift patterns are:
  06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00 (with 1‑hour unpaid lunch)
  on a 3 on 3 off basis
• Training provided on site
• Applicants must be enrolled in a university programme, returning after summer 2026
• Office based role based in our Surbiton HQ

• Interest in Aviation, Operations, Logistics or International Business is desirable
• Must be enrolled as a university student
• Hardworking and flexible
• Exceptional communication skills, fluency in a second language is an advantage
• Excellent problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Strong resilience with the ability to thrive working under pressure
• MUST live within 45 minutes commute of our Surbiton HQ

• Paying £25,000pa on a pro rata basis
• Free onsite gym with classes
• Free Breakfast and Lunch in our onsite canteen “The Hangar”
• 22 days’ holiday per year (pro rata for fixed term contract)

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