FlyUno Staff Recruitment

As part of Flyuno’s recent on going re-structure with Fly Uk VA, we are now pleased to announce, that we currently have various vacancies that have become available on the staff team here at Flyuno.com

However, it is essential that you understand that although flight simming is a hobby, when you become a staff member, you would need to spend a greater amount of time working to run Flyuno, providing a free service that is second-to-none.  As a staff member you will be expected to show commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in order to keep Fly Uno a professional virtual airline.

But working with us behind the scenes is not boring, the staff team is full of funny characters and is full of diverse personalities, so each "meeting" is bound to be full of laughter...although we do always get something productive out of the meetings and working in coordination with each other.

The vacancies that are available at the moment are as follows:

Events Manager (2 vacancies)

In this position you will join the Events & Online Flying Department of Flyuno.com. You, along with the other members of the Fly UK Virtual Airways Events & Online Flying Department will be responsible for the following items:

1 x IVAO Manager:

- Generating ideas for future Flyuno Events.
- Researching and compiling event information packs and pages for the use of pilots who wish to take part in the organised events.
- Publicising events on the Flyuno web site through the events admin system and through the High flyer Club Forums.
- Liaising with IVAO Events staff to organise ATC coverage for all events held online on IVAO.
- Liaising with other Virtual Airlines to organise joint events that members can take part in.
- Checking the IVAO Events Calendar on a regular basis for events suitable for Flyuno participation.
- Submitting Flyuno events to the IVAO Events calendar.
- Assisting with the planning of events for up to 2 months ahead in the calendar.
- Supporting other Fly UK divisions with events they wish to hold through organisation, promotion and planning.
- Promoting events & online flying by speaking to pilots on Teamspeak.
- Answer any queries or problems that are put forward by Flyuno pilots to the staff inbox or the High flyer club forums regarding events.

1 x Vatsim Manager:

- Generating ideas for future Flyuno Events.
- Researching and compiling event information packs and pages for the use of pilots who wish to take part in the organised events.
- Publicising events on the Flyuno web site through the events admin system and through the High flyer Club Forums.
- Liaising with Vatsim Events staff to organise ATC coverage for all events held online on Vatsim.
- Liaising with other Virtual Airlines to organise joint events that members can take part in.
- Checking the Vatsim Events Calendar on a regular basis for events suitable for Flyuno participation.
- Submitting Flyuno events to the Vatsim Events calendar.
- Assisting with the planning of events for up to 2 months ahead in the calendar.
- Supporting other Flyuno divisions with events they wish to hold through organisation, promotion and planning.
- Promoting events & online flying by speaking to pilots on Teamspeak.
- Answer any queries or problems that are put forward by Flyuno pilots to the staff inbox or the High flyer club forums regarding events.

Human Resources Director (1 Vacancy)

In this position you will join the Human Resources Department of Flyuno.com  You will be responsible for the following items:

-          Completing a daily check of the new pilots list for any pilots who:
# Submitted a pilot application twice (in this instance, one of their accounts should be deleted and an email should be sent to the pilot confirming which account they should use);
# Have used an offensive or ‘dodgy’ name (in this instance, their account should be deleted immediately – contacting them is not necessary);
# Are known to be a problematic pilot who have been banned from Flyuno.com previously, or who have been banned from other virtual airlines (in this instance, their account should be deleted immediately – contact them is not necessary);
# Have registered a name that uses no/all capital letters (in this instance, their name should be edited and an email should be sent to them notifying them of the change).
- Completing forum associated tasks on a daily basis including:
# Ensuring the forum account validation is completed by accepting new account registrations (in the instance where the correct nickname format is used e.g. UKV1389 – Sam Eaton, then the forum account is to be accepted; in the instance where the incorrect nickname is used then either decline their registration and send them an email instructing them how to register correctly or if they are a true pilot then accept the registration and amend the name as necessary).
- Keeping a regular check on the airline statistics, especially on the number of inactive pilots (if there is any concern of the number of inactive pilots, this should be highlighted at the staff meetings).
- Reply to any membership queries or problems and highlight these if necessary at the staff meetings.

Marketing Department: (1 Vacancy)

In this position, you are responsible for the following items:

·          Creating a monthly press release to be posted on all Flight Simulator community forums and sites.  Press releases should promote Flyuno and its key, fundamental features and continual improvements with the latest news and events.

·          Create and post press releases and news updates on the Flyuno web site and the Fly UK community forums (if managers from other departments would like for you to create a press release for them, they will supply all information necessary using the ‘Press Release Form’ which will then be forwarded to yourself).

·          Handle liaison with other virtual aviation organisations and real world organisations.

·          Handle codeshare agreements, airline partnerships and associates.

·          Seek discounts and offers for Flyuno members and handle liaison between Flyuno and publishers or companies of Flight Simulator add-on-packages.

·          Review and create marketing plans for areas and departments of Flyuno.

·          Answer any queries or problems that are put forward by Flyuno pilots to the staff inbox or the High Flyer Club community forums regarding press releases or marketing in general.

Hub Managers: (3 Vacancies)

Amsterdam Schiphol Hub Manager – 1 Vacancy

Munich Hub Manager – 1 Vacancy

Liverpool John Lennon Hub Manager – 1 Vacancy

The following applies for all HUB Manager Positions:

        -          Reviewing flight statistics and promoting destinations that Flyuno pilots should fly to from your HUB.

·          Creating a reference page, each month, informing Flyuno pilots of the “Destination of the Month” at your HUB, including information such as airport details, runway details, location details (in both Flight Simulator and real world), providing links to freeware scenery and payware scenery, taking screenshots and locating real life images.

·          Issuing press releases with destination statistics and promoting Flyuno and your HUB and its “Destination of the Month”.  These press releases should be posted onto Flight Simulator community forums as well as the High Flyer Club community forums and media centre.

·          Answer any queries or problems that are put forward by Flyuno pilots to the staff inbox or the High Flyer Club community forums regarding the “Destination of the Month”.

-          Promoting your HUB to make Flyuno pilots want to join and fly your routes.

** This applies to all staff positions! **

- As a staff member, you are required to assist the rest of the staff in helping members with general enquiries as well as specific enquiries, related to your role, received in our staff inbox, forums, your personal inbox or on the Teamspeak server.

- As a staff member, you will also be expected to attend our management meetings (exceptions to some positions apply), provide a staff profile which must be kept up to date and include a staff photo, show enthusiasm and dedication.

- Each staff member will be issued with an @flyuno.com email account.

We do ask that you only apply if you are completely serious about the staff position and, as per the Flyuno Equal Opportunities Policy, all are welcome to apply for any of the staff positions, no previous virtual airline management experience is necessary although this would be advantageous to the candidate.

If you are interested in any of the above staff positions then please contact the Managing Director by sending them an email at sam.eaton@flyuno.com. (If viewing this from a forum you can apply by sending a PM to the staff member who posted this press release) 

When you apply, please ensure that you include the following information:

- Your full name

- Your UKV pilot ID (Only If Applicable)

- The staff position you would like to apply for

- Why you would like to apply for the staff position

- Any previous experience

- What you feel you have to offer to the position, staff team and Fly UK Virtual Airways as a whole

- Any other information you deem advantageous to your application for the staff position.

- Are you a member of another Virtual Airline.

The closing date for all applications is: Friday 16^th February 2007 (We will contact all applicants during the week following the above date)

We look forward to hearing from you and if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Flyuno.com Managing Director.

Thank you for your cooperation and good luck!