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We’re looking for an Aviation Operations Manager to join a leading Tour Operator.This is a fabulous opportunity in which the successful candidate will be responsible for all Aviation Projects, to include building relationships with GDS providers, securing new deals, meeting targets and driving our client's aviation business forward. The role will involve liaising with existing e-sales customers, reservations and airlines.Previous experience in a similar role within the travel sector is essential, along with excellent worldwide airline and fares knowledge and a willingness to assist with out-of-hours cover. In return, our client can offer a competitive salary circa £40k DOE plus benefits.This role can be based out of London, Birmingham or Peterborough on a hybrid basis.If this role is of interest to you, please apply online.Role of Aviation Operations Manager:The main aspect of the role will be project Management and to oversee the ticket department on a daily basisEnsure that reservations team are updated with new fares, special fares, changes to routings by communicating effectively daily fare updates Assist with GDS Relationship at operational levelMonitor competitor activity and pricing across Airlines on a weekly basisSpecialist Fare Management, to include cruise fares, NDC , I.T fares, e-global, corporate fares and one ways ensure that they are loaded into all GDS systems to include Amadeus and GalileoManage ADM & ACM process from start to finish In conjunction with the training department conduct and help to co-ordinate airline training for reservations teamManage relationships with E sales customers to keep them updated with relevant new faresAnalysing fares, airline information and identifying and proactively promote good deals to marketing, management and reservations.Advise reservations and af