Flight Ops Engineer — Performance & Cost Optimisation

flydubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

flydubai is seeking a Flight Operations Engineering professional to provide technical expertise across aircraft performance, weight and balance, MEL, and related operations manuals. The role focuses on optimizing take-off/landing performance, fuel conservation, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include updating performance data, supporting new airport assessments, and delivering staff training in aircraft performance and weight-and-balance procedures for the fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering with 3+ years of experience.
• Fluent in English; other languages an advantage.
• Experience in airline or manufacturer Flight Operations Engineering role required; freighter W&B and Boeing 787 knowledge preferred.
• 7-9 years’ experience noted in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and actions performance related NOTAMs to ensure operational accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors and updates the airport database to support performance calculations, and regulatory requirements.
• Assesses flight operations engineering elements of new airports to identify and highlight any potential constraints.
• Designs and validates engine out procedures to optimise take-off and landing performance.
• Provides specialised technical advice and assistance on all aspects of flight operations engineering.
• Drafts performance related documentation, ensuring updates are captured and published with supporting material.
• Ensures procedures are compliant, optimised, and updated.
• Updates the Weight and Balance documents and Departure Control System, including aircraft reweighs and new interior configuration.
• Assists in maintenance and update of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
• Provides guidance on aircraft performance related non normal procedures, or dispatch under MEL items.
• Conducts aircraft performance, weight and balance, and Boeing OPT staff training.
• Provides input for fleet and route evaluations considering regulatory compliance and performance.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree (3+ years)

Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering degree

Job description

flydubai is seeking a Flight Operations Engineering professional to provide technical expertise across aircraft performance, weight and balance, MEL, and related operations manuals. The role focuses on optimizing take-off/landing performance, fuel conservation, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include updating performance data, supporting new airport assessments, and delivering staff training in aircraft performance and weight-and-balance procedures for the fleet.