Duty Manager

Wizz Air; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wizz Air is seeking a Duty Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee daily flight operations ensuring a safe, economical service. The role requires strong organizational skills, experience in aviation, and a degree. Join a dynamic team at a rapidly expanding airline focused on accessible air travel.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• 3+ years in aviation industry, 2+ years in Operations Control.
• Navigational experience and knowledge of AIMS are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor flight operations and ensure safety.
• Manage disruptions and coordinate with agencies.
• Provide operational reports and recommendations.

Skills

Creative thinking

Ability to work well under pressure

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

University or college degree

Job description

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline with a fleet of modern and fuel-efficient aircraft. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 90 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer service, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Duty Manager

Based in Abu Dhabi

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :

To provide and maintain daily operations management oversight of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi fleet and to control / coordinate the work of involved Agencies and the Operations Control Center personnel with his / her best knowledge in order to obtain safe, economical and passenger oriented operation on the highest standard.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Continuous monitoring of all flight operations and where the safety of a flight is in doubt, take all possible steps to ensure the safety of crew and passengers
2. Disruption management
3. Mass disruption tactical management
4. In case of a Flight Safety Occurrence or Operational Disruption, the Duty Manager on duty notifies the appropriate company personnel / authorities
5. In case of an emergency, alarming and calling together the Crisis Management Team
6. Operations Pre-planning / fleet tail assignment based on maintenance requests
7. Flight monitoring and fleet control
8. Internal and external communications
9. Sending the schedule and rotation plan to airports, ground handling agents and maintenance providers
10. Preparing / handling reports and feedbacks
11. Controlling the work of OCC positions and all other positions that are delegated positions to OCC, even if such positions are not being part of OCC by organization set up
12. Arranging airport slots in ad-hoc cases
13. Filling the daily operations checklist
14. Providing recommendations on improving processes, systems and management practices in OCC
15. Developing and amending OCC procedures
16. Supervise and coordinate the work of OCC positions
17. Distribute general operations-related information to affected stakeholders
18. Act on behalf of Sr Manager Operations Control Center in his / her absence
19. Daily cooperation with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Management and Post Holders.
20. Other duties assigned by Sr Manager Operations Control Center and / or Team Manager of Duty Managers

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :

1. Creative thinking
2. Ability to work well under pressure
3. Demonstrated commitment to a Safety Management System
4. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
5. Proficiency in MS Office

REQUIREMENTS :

1. University or college degree
2. Fluent English (written and spoken)
3. 3 or more years of experience in aviation industry
4. 2 or more years of experience in Operations Control
5. Navigational experience is an advantage
6. Knowledge of AIMS is an advantage

WORKING TIMES

• Continuous work, 12 hours in shifts (day shifts and night shifts in rotation)

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When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.