Senior Flight Operations Manager - Pretoria
Core
Oversee safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all flight operations for a regional airline, managing dispatch and control teams.
Role type
Senior Flight Operations Manager
Builds
Daily flight operations, operational policies, contingency plans, and strategic fleet planning
Domain
Aviation / Airline Operations
Required skills
Airline operations management, Flight dispatch management, Operations control center management, Aviation regulations compliance (ICAO, SACAA), Flight planning, Weather monitoring, Operational risk assessment, Strategic planning, Performance metrics analysis
Preferred skills
Data analysis, Performance monitoring
Technologies
Flight planning software, Weather systems, NOTAMs
Responsibilities
Supervise daily flight operations and adherence to schedules/safety protocols, Develop and implement operational policies, Manage flight dispatcher and operations control teams, Oversee flight planning and weather monitoring, Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, Liaise with regulatory bodies and airport authorities, Manage operational disruptions and emergencies, Contribute to strategic planning for fleet operations, Monitor operational performance metrics, Foster a safety-first culture
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management