Aerospace Operations

Aerospace Operations Account Manager

Location: Heathrow area
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + benefits + Bonuses
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times
Sector: Aerospace & Time-Critical Logistics

The Opportunity

We’re exclusively partnering with a well-established global logistics provider to recruit an Aerospace Operations Account Manager to support the continued growth of their Aerospace and Time-Critical division.

This is a hands-on operational role, managing high-value, mission-critical Aerospace shipments where precision, speed, and compliance are non-negotiable. The business offers a Monday-Friday working week with flexible start and finish times, making this a rare opportunity to balance a demanding Aerospace role with genuine flexibility.

You’ll take ownership of key Aerospace accounts, acting as the operational link between customers, airlines, suppliers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end operational management of Aerospace, AOG, and time-critical shipments
• Ensure strict compliance with SOPs, customer requirements, customs regulations, and IATA standards
• Act as the main operational point of contact for customers, overseas agents, airlines, and suppliers
• Coordinate air and road movements, ensuring optimal routing and service continuity
• Proactively monitor live shipments, managing exceptions and resolving issues in real time
• Maintain accurate job files, system updates, and operational documentation
• Effectively prioritise workload to meet service levels and critical deadlines
• Support out-of-hours requirements as part of a collaborative Aerospace team
• Work closely with internal commercial and operational stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience within Aerospace logistics, AOG, or time-critical supply chains
• Strong operational background within air freight (road essential; multimodal preferred)
• IATA Dangerous Goods trained
• Solid understanding of Aerospace customs procedures and compliance
• Calm, decisive, and solutions-led under pressure
• Confident communicator with strong customer-facing experience
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Why Apply?

• £40,000 – £45,000 salary depending on experience
• Monday-Friday working week with flexible start and finish times
• Join a specialist, growing Aerospace & Time-Critical operation
• High-exposure role handling complex, high-value shipments
• Long-term career development within a respected global logistics provider

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