Flight Operations Coordinator
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R22,200 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Position: Flight Operations Coordinator
Working Schedule:All hours are in the PST time zone.
* Monday - Off
* Tuesday 2PM - 8PM
* Wednesday - Off
* Thursday 2PM - 8PM
* Friday 2PM - 8PM
* Saturday 10AM - 8PM
* Sunday 6AM - 6PM
About Us
We are a private aviation marketplace that makes empty leg private jet flights easy to find and simple to book. We help charter operators fill unused aircraft capacity and provide travelers with faster, more flexible ways to fly private. Our platform supports thousands of flight searches and bookings through a growing global operator network.
Role Overview
The Flight Operations Coordinator manages the operational side of booked flights to ensure every trip runs smoothly from confirmation to wheels-up. This role exists to make sure nothing breaks once a flight is booked and requires strong attention to detail, execution focus, and ownership of end-to-end processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Own trips from booking through completion
* Coordinate directly with charter operators to confirm schedules, aircraft, crew, and logistics
* Monitor upcoming flights and proactively identify potential issues
* Handle schedule changes, delays, and operator updates calmly and clearly
* Serve as the primary point of contact for clients via email, phone, and SMS
* Communicate trip details and updates in a clear, professional manner
* Ensure all trip documentation is accurate and complete
* Coordinate with internal teams on payments, confirmations, and escalations
* Track trip status and maintain accurate internal records
* Resolve issues quickly and prevent repeat problems
* Ensure every trip is executed efficiently and without errors
Qualifications
* 2+ years in operations, logistics, travel coordination, or client support
* Strong attention to detail and follow-through
* Ability to manage multiple trips simultaneously without missing details
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Calm under pressure and comfortable handling last-minute changes
* Strong ownership mindset; ability to see processes through end-to-end
Preferred / Bonus Experience
* Experience in private aviation, charter, or luxury travel
* Familiarity with flight operations, scheduling, or FBO coordination
Key Competencies & Attributes
* Organized, reliable, and process-oriented
* Calm and adaptable in a fast-changing environment
* Comfortable communicating with both internal teams and external operators
* Proactive about spotting and resolving issues early
* Pride in executing clean, error-free operations
Why This Role?
If you enjoy coordinating complex logistics, managing details, and ensuring every operation runs smoothly, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of high-impact flights in a fast-paced aviation environment.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →