Senior VP Flight Operations - Strategy, Safety & Compliance

The Recruitment Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation organisation in the UAE is seeking a Vice President Flight Operations. This critical role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and overseeing multiple operational departments. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Aeronautical Engineering, at least 15 years of operational experience, and be captain or pilot-qualified. This position offers an attractive salary package, with the chance to make a significant impact within a growing organization.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Benefits within the aviation sector

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years aviation operational experience.
• Significant experience managing flight operations in commercial or VIP environments.
• Captain or Pilot-qualified with relevant aircraft experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all flight operations.
• Ensure compliance with GCAA and international aviation requirements.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team across flight operations and safety.

Skills

Aviation operational experience

Leadership in flight operations

Regulatory compliance

Operational risk management

Education

University degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

A leading aviation organisation in the UAE is seeking a Vice President Flight Operations. This critical role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and overseeing multiple operational departments. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Aeronautical Engineering, at least 15 years of operational experience, and be captain or pilot-qualified. This position offers an attractive salary package, with the chance to make a significant impact within a growing organization.