Vice President Flight Operations

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

About the job Vice President Flight Operations

We are supporting a leading aviation organisation in the UAE with the appointment of a Vice President Flight Operations to provide strategic leadership across flight operations and act as the regulatory Post Holder.

This position is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, safety, compliance, and the continuous improvement of all flight operations in line with UAE and international aviation standards.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced aviation professional to oversee multiple operational departments, manage regulatory relationships, and ensure a safe and effective operating environment across an expanding fleet.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership across all flight operations and deputise as required for the accountable manager

Ensure full compliance with GCAA and international aviation requirements

Lead a multidisciplinary team across flight operations, safety, crew resources and training

Maintain and develop the operational framework, manuals and procedures

Oversee the performance of flight operations, including safety standards, crew readiness and operational delivery

Lead operational risk management and quality performance across the department

Support continuous improvement in aviation safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and customer service

Requirements

University degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation or related discipline; postgraduate qualification preferred

Minimum 15 years aviation operational experience

Significant experience managing flight operations within commercial or VIP environments

Extensive knowledge of aviation safety regulation and operating standards

Captain or Pilot-qualified with relevant aircraft experience

FAA / JAA licence holder

Minimum 5,000 total flying hours, with substantial multi-jet and command time

Valid Instrument Rating

Whats on offer

Senior leadership opportunity within a growing aviation organisation

Attractive salary package and benefits

UAE-based position

How to apply

To register your interest, please apply with an updated CV.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stage.