Position Summary
International Ops – Strategic International Planner supports the International Trip Planning team. This role
focuses on all details related to international travel between 2 and 10 days from the trip’s departure. These
details include but are not limited to arranging customs require advanced notice, applying for and securing
overflight and landing permits, slot confirmation, foreign and domestic entry/exit documents, and trip
review. The strategic planner will utilize all available resources to fulfil his or her duties and be able to
communicate effectively with various groups within Flexjet, as well as external groups, vendors, and
agencies. Once the trip is within 2 days of departure (day of or next day), the Strategic Planner hands off the
trip to the Tactical International Team to finalize the trip and see it through to completion.
Duties and Responsibilities
• United States based role supporting primarily Flexjet US.
• Review all international trips operating between 2 and 10 days from departure
• Identify and verify foreign and domestic entry/exit documents for all destinations
• Serve as a liaison between ITP and Owner Services for all trip communications
• Coordinate with internal operations teams for trips that require advanced tail and crew
assignments
• Apply for and secure US Customs clearances for trips requiring more than 48 hours notice
• Apply for and secure slots, PPRs, and overflight and landing permits
• Maintain record of completed work and update internal resources / documents as appropriate
• Report non-compliance observations for any potential safety, security, or quality issues
• Make rapid decisions concerning safety, regulations, and capability of operations
Education & Experience
• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school; 1-3 years of related
experience preferably in an aviation/logistics environment; or equivalent combination of education
and experience is preferred
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Familiarity with core job competencies including, but not limited to, international operations,
aviation regulations, customs/immigration requirements and regulations, airport access
coordination, handling services, weather trends, and ATC flow is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of aircraft capabilities and factors that impact flight operations including,
but not limited to, weather, weight and balance, aircraft operating weights, and runway
characteristics
• Knowledge of FARs regarding Part 91, 135, or 121 airline operations
• Firm knowledge and able to explain aviation-related charts, diagrams, and publications related to
flight operations
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills with the ability to self-motivate, handle multiple
tasks, meet established targets, and liaise effectively with clients, authorities, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex flight
itineraries and documentation.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, particularly in high-
pressure situations.
• Proficient in aviation-specific planning software and tools as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Flight training experience preferred, but not required
Schedule
• Front half / back half schedule
• Early morning to evening shifts.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Physical Demands
This job requires regular communication and the ability to assess conditions visually and aurally. Physical
demands include prolonged sitting, typing, and use of office equipment, as well as occasional walking,
carrying, reaching, standing, and stooping
Skills Required
- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent education and experience
- One to three years of related experience, preferably in aviation or logistics
- Knowledge of international operations, aviation regulations, customs and immigration requirements, airport access coordination, handling services, weather trends, and ATC flow
- Understanding of aircraft capabilities, weather impacts, weight and balance, operating weights, and runway characteristics
- Knowledge of FAR Part 91, 135, or 121 airline operations
- Ability to interpret aviation-related charts, diagrams, and flight operations publications
- Proficiency with aviation-specific planning software and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong written and oral English communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, multitasking, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and liaise with clients, authorities, vendors, and internal teams
- Availability and willingness to work early and late shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Flight training experience
Flexjet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flexjet and has not been reviewed or approved by Flexjet.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, with pilots eligible for added company retirement contributions and a deferred compensation program that begins after year three. Feedback suggests these features lift total retirement value beyond base pay for pilots and certified technicians.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Pilot work rules emphasize home basing across 115+ domiciles, company-paid positioning on scheduled days, no reserve or calls on days off, and the ability to keep hotel and airline points. A high per diem and company-paid training further support day-to-day quality of life.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay is considered to have improved for pilots in 2024+, with first-year totals rising and base pay viewed as good relative to some Part 135 operators. Feedback suggests several non-flying roles track at industry standard or slightly above, aligning with local market medians.
Flexjet Insights
What We Do
Flexjet first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership and leasing. Flexjet’s fractional aircraft program is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honored with 21 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating and is IS-BAO compliant at Level 2. Flexjet’s fractional program fields an exclusive array of business aircraft—some of the youngest in the fractional jet industry, with an average age of approximately six years. In 2015, Flexjet introduced Red Label by Flexjet, which features the youngest fleet in the industry, flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft and the LXi Cabin Collection of interiors. To date there are more than 40 different interior designs across its fleet, which includes the Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350, the Embraer Legacy 450 and Praetor 500, Global Express, the Gulfstream G450, G500, G650 and G700, and the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jets. Flexjet is a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies. For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetLLC.






