Position Title:Scheduler
Duty Station:Eldoret, Kenya
Job Summary
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization
providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people
who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with
the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
We are seeking qualified applicants to fill the above
position.
The Scheduler will provide support for the aviation time by providing aircraft and flight crew schedules as well as providing aviation support to the Office manager.
Key Responsibilities
The Scheduler will provide support for the aviation time by providing aircraft and flight crew schedules as well as providing aviation support to the Office manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all
flight requests are received and promptly responded to by assigning
aircraft and pilots to each request;
- Coordinate
aircraft maintenance scheduling with Chief Engineer;
- Provide pilots
with perspective on the scheduling process;
- Check Schedule
for errors and correct;
- Ensure all
flight permission requests are submitted and procured;
- Ensure all
international flights have permission applied and granted;
- Coordinate with
Bookings staff to facilitate efficient flight operations;
- Ensure all invoices
(permission, navigation and landing, Wilson airport charges) are paid in
timely fashion;
- Ensure all
Kenyan based foreign registered aircraft clearances are obtained;
- Ensure necessary
flight records are kept;
- Ensure that the
schedule board is up to date and conflicts are resolved;
- Keep accurate
flight records including bookings and pilot – aircraft assignment;
- Track aircraft
time and update differences between WINGMAN time and actual time;
- Coordinate
aircraft cleaning;
- With a generous
and serving spirit perform all other tasks and responsibilities assigned
for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse.
Education and Experience
- Degree or
Diploma certificate in Travel operations and management or related field
from a recognized institution;
- IATA Training
qualifications
- At least 2 years
experience in travel operations
- Previous
experience in using a travel operations system
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
- Good
organizational skills
- Excellent IT
skills, in particular Word, Excel, email.
- High standard of
written and spoken English.
- Ability to work
in a multi-cultural environment
- Attention to
detail
- Proficient
computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Ability to work
within a team
Submission of Applications
Interested applicants should submit their C.V. only and an application letter to hrspkenya@samaritan.org to be received not later than 2nd April, 2013.
Only email applications will be accepted.
Interested applicants should submit their C.V. only and an application letter to hrspkenya@samaritan.org to be received not later than 2nd April, 2013.
Only email applications will be accepted.
The position title (as is on the advert) should be indicated on
the subject line
