Ambitions Travel Recruitment
Aviation & Ticketing Executive
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AVIATION & TICKETING EXECUTIVE
Manchester — Hybrid
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Aviation & Ticketing Executive job in Manchester within the travel industry, offering a competitive salary. This is a hands-on aviation ticketing role covering Amadeus ticketing, fare building, airline schedule changes and supplier relationships within a busy Aviation team.
Do you?
- Have previous airline ticketing experience, with confident working knowledge of Amadeus reservations and ticketing?
- Do you understand airfares, fare rules, booking classes, route networks and ticketing conditions, with the accuracy needed to issue tickets correctly and within strict deadlines?
- Are you highly organised and meticulous when checking bookings, managing schedule changes and identifying potential errors or financial losses?
- Would you thrive in a collaborative aviation team, working closely with Reservations and Operations while embracing automated ticketing tools, systems and evolving processes?
Our Customer
Our client is a travel business with a dedicated Aviation team, working closely with Reservations, Operations and Sales colleagues. The team issues airline tickets within airline and company deadlines and builds long-standing relationships with airlines, consolidators and other suppliers.
They are now seeking an Aviation & Ticketing Executive who will be responsible for the accurate and efficient processing of airline bookings and ticketing, following agreed checking procedures and making full use of Aviation systems and automation.
The Role
In this role, you will take ownership of the accurate and timely ticketing of airline bookings, working within agreed processes and alongside colleagues across the business.
- Issue airline tickets accurately within airline and company deadlines
- Check all bookings and tickets thoroughly before ticketing to minimise errors and financial loss
- Follow agreed readback and quality control procedures
- Use Amadeus for reservations, ticketing, fare building and fare rules
- Manage airline schedule changes and out-of-date-range flights promptly
- Escalate ticketing issues, errors or potential losses to the appropriate manager
- Maintain accurate records of any errors or losses and ensure they are dealt with promptly
- Use Aviation systems, automation and robots in line with agreed processes
- Build professional relationships with airlines, consolidators and suppliers
- Share knowledge and support colleagues during busy periods and disruption
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Experience Required
- Previous experience within an airline ticketing or travel environment
- Good working knowledge of Amadeus, including reservations and ticketing
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to ticketing accuracy
- Good understanding of airline fares, booking classes and ticketing procedures
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Positive attitude and good communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems, processes and automation
- Knowledge of long-haul destinations and airline networks
- Experience working with ODR or similar airline processes
- Experience using automated ticketing or airline booking tools
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Free parking when at the office
- Travel discounts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for an Aviation & Ticketing Executive in Manchester?
Ambitions Travel Recruitment will share the full salary and package details with shortlisted candidates.
What does hybrid working look like in this role?
This is a Monday to Friday role with core hours of 08:55am to 5:40pm, based in Manchester with hybrid working. 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. Some flexibility is required from time to time.
Is travel industry experience required?
Previous experience within an airline ticketing or travel environment is essential, along with a good working knowledge of Amadeus. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will brief all shortlisted candidates before interview.
What does an Aviation & Ticketing Executive do?
An Aviation & Ticketing Executive accurately issues airline tickets within airline and company deadlines, using Amadeus and following agreed checking procedures. They also manage schedule changes and work with Reservations, Operations and Sales colleagues and with airline suppliers.
How do I apply through Ambitions Travel Recruitment?
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Who are Ambitions Travel Recruitment?
Ambitions Travel Recruitment is the leading global recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to leisure travel. We place exceptional professionals at every level, from entry-level roles to C-suite appointments, across tour operating, luxury and tailor-made travel, safari, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise, ski, and UHNW concierge businesses. Our specialist leisure travel recruitment services cover the UK, South Africa, the GCC, Asia and North America.
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Ambitions Travel Recruitment places professionals across all areas of leisure travel, including tour operators, tailor-made travel, safari companies, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise lines, ski operators, and UHNW concierge businesses, in the UK, South Africa, GCC, Asia, and North America. With over 100 combined years of industry experience, we are trusted by global corporations, independent travel businesses, and growing operators to source hard-to-find specialists through a headhunting approach that reaches candidates who never appear on job boards.
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