Aerospace Operations Account Manager
20 hours ago
Ashford
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 WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ