The position of Flight Consultant is one which specialises in booking flights worldwide. This position is often found in large call centres, which service technology customers who book over the internet or book using the telephone. Flight Consultants work for bonded travel companies usually with an IATA license and broker the best flights from as many airlines as possible to offer the bests prices. The companies then sell these flights to the public at a marked up price but cheaper than the scheduled fares offered by the airlines themselves. This is also known as consolidated or discounted flights.

Flight Consultants may also sell other services such as hotel and car hire bookings. Selling other services with a flight is called dynamic packaging. A successful career as a Flight Consultant requires thorough knowledge of a CRS computer reservations system such as Galileo, Sabre, Worldspan or Apollo. Companies also require a good general knowledge of tourist destinations around the world and a person who has back packed around the world is often trained into this role. You should also demonstrate good sales skills. There are temporary and permanent jobs available for Flight Consultant roles.