Regional Flight Ops Support Director – Strategic Operator Relations

Airbus Defence and Space; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Africa and Middle East FZE is seeking a highly experienced Flight Operations Support Director to manage a portfolio of operators across the AME region. The role involves coordinating flight operations and training topics, maintaining trustful relationships, and representing Airbus Flight Operations Support and Skywise services.

The ideal candidate will have deep flight operations expertise, strong communication and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel regularly.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in flight operations and related services.
• Background in airline flight operations is advantageous.
• Strong ability to work with integrated data processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow-up flight operations and training subjects with operators.
• Maintain trustful relationships and promote Airbus and Skywise products.
• Identify safety issues and contribute to safety improvements.
• Represent Airbus and Skywise with operators and promote operators’ adherence to standards.
• Provide clear, actionable data and reports to management and teams.

Skills

Flight operations domain

Airline ops experience

EDP systems familiarity

Customer service orientation

Presentation skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Travel readiness

Arabic language ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Airbus Africa and Middle East FZE is seeking a highly experienced Flight Operations Support Director to manage a portfolio of operators across the AME region. The role involves coordinating flight operations and training topics, maintaining trustful relationships, and representing Airbus Flight Operations Support and Skywise services.

The ideal candidate will have deep flight operations expertise, strong communication and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel regularly.