Director of Flights (Proficiency in Sabre Required)
Worldwide - Remote
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Job Title: Director of Flights
Location: Remote - US Time Zone
Company Overview:
FlyFlat is a luxury travel platform specializing in discounted long-haul, international, business, and first-class tickets. Since 2017, we've provided exceptional customer service and substantial savings through innovative booking methods. Join our dynamic team and help revolutionize travel.
Role Overview:
FlyFlat is seeking a passionate international traveler for the role of Director of Flights. As part of our remote team spanning four continents, you will undergo flight concierge training while analyzing our product and services to enhance customer experience. Responsibilities include managing flight concierge teams, integrating past experiences to improve service, and maximizing ticket margins. We seek individuals committed to long-term growth and ownership mentality.
Responsibilities:
Maximize margins on tickets with <20% gross profit
Identify and pursue consolidator and airline contract partnerships
Problem-solving in time-sensitive situations
Training and recruitment of concierge teams
Develop training materials for concierge teams
Participate in the vetting of concierge candidates
Qualifications:
Passionate about international travel
A hacker in all aspects of life
4+ years of management experience in the travel industry
Experienced in revenue generation tied to premium-class air travel bookings
Proficient in Sabre and experienced in consolidator/airline contract relationship building
Results-driven, proactive, and analytical
Possess an ownership mentality
Nice to have experience:
Proficiency in hidden city ticketing and hub city/repositioning flight booking
Experience with early-stage startups and lean team operations
Track record of improving margins on commercial air travel tickets
Extensive personal international travel experience
Strong knowledge of credit points and airline mileage programs
Familiarity with NDC and customer communication platforms
Compensation:
Expected Take-Home Pay: $100,000-150,000
Base Salary: $60,000-$80,000
Profit-based commissions and equity bonuses mutually agreed upon based on performance metrics
This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to FlyFlat's success as a Director of Flights. If you have a passion for international travel, management experience in the travel industry, and are eager to shape the future of luxury air travel, we encourage you to apply.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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