Ground Operations Manager / Post Holder - Business Aviation

Gulf Wings; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Wings in the UAE seeks a senior Ground Operations Manager / Post Holder to lead the Ground Operations and OCC/Dispatch functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational performance and commercial effectiveness in business aviation.

The role requires strong leadership, UAE GCAA knowledge, and the ability to negotiate with service providers, manage costs and drive efficiency. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for the next stage of selection.

Qualifications

• Experience in business aviation ground ops and OCC/dispatch.
• Knowledge of UAE GCAA regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership and management capability.
• Strong negotiation and cost-control skills.
• Understanding of aviation invoicing and operating charges.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• GCAA Post Holder experience is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Ground Operations and OCC/Dispatch team
• Ensure compliance with UAE GCAA requirements and procedures
• Oversee daily aircraft operations, flight planning, permits, handling, fuel and operational support
• Manage and negotiate with ground handlers, fuel suppliers and other service providers
• Negotiate supplier contracts, rates and commercial agreements
• Review operational costs and supplier invoices and drive cost control
• Manage departmental performance, staffing, rostering and operational standards
• Coordinate closely with Flight Operations, CAMO, Safety, Compliance, Finance and Commercial teams

Skills

Ground operations management

OCC/Dispatch experience

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cost control

Negotiation

Aviation invoicing

Communication

Decision making

Job description

WE'RE HIRING | Ground Operations Manager / Post Holder - Business Aviation

Gulf Wings is seeking an experienced Ground Operations Manager / Post Holder to join our team in the UAE.

This is a senior role with responsibility for the leadership, regulatory compliance, operational performance and commercial effectiveness of our Ground Operations and OCC/Dispatch functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Ground Operations and OCC/Dispatch team
• Ensure compliance with UAE GCAA requirements and company procedures
• Oversee daily aircraft operations, flight planning, permits, handling, fuel and operational support
• Manage and negotiate with ground handlers, fuel suppliers and other service providers
• Negotiate supplier contracts, rates and commercial agreements
• Review operational costs and supplier invoices and drive effective cost control
• Manage departmental performance, staffing, rostering and operational standards
• Coordinate closely with Flight Operations, CAMO, Safety, Compliance, Finance and Commercial teams

Candidate Profile:

• Strong business aviation/OCC/dispatch/ground operations experience
• Sound knowledge of UAE GCAA regulatory requirements
• Proven team leadership and management capability
• Strong commercial, negotiation and cost-control skills
• Good understanding of aviation invoicing and operational charges
• Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Previous GCAA Post Holder experience is a strong advantage

Location: UAE

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for the next stage of the selection process.