Flight Operation

Tanqeeb; Manama; On-site; BHD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond is establishing a Bahrain AOC under the oversight of the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs. We seek a nominated postholder flight operations in Manama to lead the development, certification and oversight of the flight operations function for our Bahrain AOC.

You will ensure safe and compliant flight operations, define standards and procedures, oversee the flight operations budget and crew scheduling, and liaise with ground operations on new airports while driving safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Hold a valid flight crew licence (ATPL/CPL) with ratings appropriate to the operation conducted under the AOC.
• At least 5 years' relevant work experience, including 2+ years in aeronautical industry in a suitable role.
• Practical experience applying aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Thorough knowledge of Bahrain ANTR and BCAA requirements, operations manual structure and flight-time-limitation schemes.
• Must be acceptable to BCAA after formal assessment.
• Current or recent command on Airbus A320/A321 family.
• Prior experience as a nominated postholder / new-AOC stand-up.
• ICAO English Level 4 or above where operational.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient flight operations in compliance with Bahrain ANTR and BCAA requirements.
• Define flight operations standards, practices and safety policy and implement SOPs.
• Define the flight operations budget and oversee crew scheduling and operations control.
• Assess route and aerodrome selection and liaise with ground operations on new airports.
• Issue or delegate operations manual parts and implement new regulatory requirements.
• Lead crew resource management and implement the department SMS under the safety manager.

Skills

ATPL/CPL with ratings

A320/A321 command

Flight operations management

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Job description

Beyond is the world's first premium leisure airline. As we continue to expand our regulatory and operational footprint, we are establishing a Bahrain Air Operator Certificate (AOC) under the oversight of the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs (BCAA). We are seeking a nominated postholder flight operations to lead the development, certification and oversight of the flight operations function for our Bahrain AOC, based in Manama, Bahrain.

Role summary

The nominated postholder flight operations is appointed by, and reports to, the accountable manager, and is responsible for:

• Ensuring safe and efficient flight operations and remaining in compliance with the applicable Bahrain Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) and BCAA requirements for the operational area under your responsibility
• Determining flight operational standards, practices and safety policy, ensuring compliance with the applicable regulations and the AOC, and providing effective standard operating procedures
• Defining the flight operations budget and overseeing flight operations support, including crew scheduling and operations control
• Assessing and reviewing route and aerodrome selection and flight-crew competency, and liaising with the nominated postholder – ground operations on new airports and handling requirements
• Issuing, or delegating the issue of, operations manual parts A, B and C, the cabin safety manual and the cabin operations manual, and implementing new BCAA/EASA/ICAO requirements, in coordination with compliance monitoring
• Leading crew resource management and implementing the department safety management system (SMS) under the safety manager

Requirements

This is a nominated postholder position under the applicable Bahrain Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) and associated BCAA requirements and guidance. Appointment is subject to formal nomination to and acceptance by BCAA.

Mandatory

• Hold, or have held, a valid flight crew licence (ATPL/CPL) with ratings appropriate to a type of operation conducted under the AOC (Bahrain CAR-OPS / ORO.AOC.135)
• At least 5 years' relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years in the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position (Bahrain CAR-OPS / ORO.AOC.135)
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable Bahrain ANTR and BCAA requirements, operations manual structure and flight-time-limitation schemes
• Must be acceptable to BCAA following formal assessment
• Current or recent command on the Airbus A320/A321 family
• Prior experience as a nominated postholder / a new-AOC stand-up
• ICAO English Level 4 or above where operational

A competitive package with relocation support where applicable, and the opportunity to build a premium airline certificate from the ground up as part of a fast-growing multi-AOC group.