Salary: Competitive plus generous shift payHours: 4 on / 4 off shift (2 days 07.00 - 19.00 /2 nights 19.00 - 07.00)Location: Crawley, West Sussex (no remote or hybrid working due to the nature of the role)Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 31st July 2025
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Specialist – Flight Planning OCC
Job Description:
Salary: Competitive plus generous shift pay
Hours: 4 on / 4 off shift (2 days 07.00 - 19.00 /2 nights 19.00 - 07.00)
Location: Crawley, West Sussex (no remote or hybrid working due to the nature of the role)
Contract: Permanent 
Closing Date: 31st July 2025

At Virgin Atlantic Airways, we believe that everyone can take on the world, and its our vision to become the Most Loved Travel company. As we embark on this next exciting stage of our journey, were harnessing our spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation to challenge the status quo.
Our Flight Planning department based in our OCC is on the lookout for those that would love to come and be a part of an incredible Network Operations team as a Specialist - Flight Planning, so would encourage applications from those who want to be part of our journey.
As a Specialist - Flight Planner at Virgin Atlantic, youll be responsible for creating cost-efficient Operational Flight Plans (OFP) and briefing material for all Virgin Atlantic flights world-wide, in compliance with company and UK Air Ops operations manuals, whilst maintaining proactive oversight of the fleet by communicating effectively with affected stakeholders and operating Flight Crew.

Based in our Operations Control Centre (OCC) the team play an integral part in the delivery of the Virgin Atlantic flying programme, ensuring flights are planned in a safe, efficient, and regulatory compliant manner. To achieve this, the team must assess a wide range of tactical information including meteorological data, Airfield NOTAMs and airspace ATC flow restrictions.

Reporting to the on-shift Duty Manager – Flight Planning:

  • Ensure that the OFP is delivered to flight crew within agreed timeframes along with all appropriate briefing materials.
  • File the ATC Flight Plan with all relevant ANSPs and brief the operating flight crew as required.
  • Perform aircraft take-off and landing performance calculations based on prevailing airfield conditions.
  • Understand and consider the impact of performance and route limiting MEL defects.
  • Act as the point of contact for operating Flight Crew, including in-flight support of fuel critical scenarios, ETOPS alternates, and route changes, to aid safe and efficient flight continuation.
  • Monitor real-time messages (Eurocontrol NMP, SITA, AFTN, ACARS and email), and take appropriate action.
  • Proactively monitor airspace and airfield restrictions, using Flight Watch tools and system automation.
  • Provide timely solutions to operational delays and guide diversion planning as required for aircraft in-flight, whilst supporting affected stakeholders.
  • Log events accurately to support operational reviews, trend analysis and compliance monitoring.
  • Continuously review Flight Planning related documentation and notices to maintain compliance in role.
  • Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, translating complex technical issues into clear, actionable information using established regulations and standard procedures.

Are you an aviation professional with a background in an Airline Operations?
Do you have operational experience in flight planning and are you ready to meet the challenges of our global operation?

In addition to the above we are looking for our successful candidate to demonstrate the following:

  • Successful completion of a formal Flight Planner or Flight Dispatcher training course.
  • Knowledge of Flight Planning systems & Crew Briefing Procedures
  • Understanding of aircraft performance capabilities
  • Ability to interpret aeronautical data and navigation charts
  • A conscientious attention for detail
  • Knowledge of aviation regulations and compliance requirements for Flight Planning.
  • Experience of working in a 24/7 shift environment including OCC or similar.

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Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, (recruitmentfly.virgin.com) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.
Company Details
Virgin Atlantic
Fleming Way
Crawley, England United Kingdom, International RH10 9DF International
www.virginatlantic.com/us/en
39 Open Jobs Available
Virgin Atlantic uses a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing wide-body aircraft and operates to destinations in North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and Asia from its main hub at London–Heathrow, and its secondary hub at Manchester
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Job Info
Location
Crawley , England, United Kingdom
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Virgin Atlantic
Fleming Way
Crawley, England United Kingdom, International RH10 9DF International
www.virginatlantic.com/us/en
39 Open Jobs Available
Virgin Atlantic uses a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing wide-body aircraft and operates to destinations in North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and Asia from its main hub at London–Heathrow, and its secondary hub at Manchester

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