Aviation Operations Shift Lead (Crewing & Flight Planning)

2Excel Aviation Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

2Excel Aviation Ltd is seeking an Operations Shift Supervisor to oversee the Operations and Crewing functions and support the delivery of the flying programme, including freight, VIP, and trial aircraft, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires knowledge of flight planning, rostering, and crew management. A UK driving licence and Right to Work are essential; GCSE-level academic achievement is expected.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in an Operations or Crewing department.
• Sound knowledge of civilian aircrew rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of flight planning, fleet management, crew planning and rostering systems.
• Right to Work in the UK and a valid UK Driving Licence.
• Strong academic achievement, typically to GCSE standard.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and support of the Operations and Crewing functions.
• Deputise for the Operations Manager in times of absence.
• Write and maintain SOPs, OSSIs, OCIs and CPIs.
• Monitor Voyage Report feedback.
• Coordinate and manage aircraft and Operations room documentation.
• Provide FTL advice to the operations and crewing functions.
• Coordinate dispatch of freight, VIP and trial aircraft.
• File flight plans and monitor weather; Flight Watch.
• Lead initial and recurrent training for the Operations team.
• Oversee day and night running of the flying programme.
• Report policy breaches to the Operations Manager promptly.

Skills

Analytical mindset

MS Office

Crew rostering

Crew planning

Communication skills

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Education

GCSEs

Job description

2Excel Aviation Ltd is seeking an Operations Shift Supervisor to oversee the Operations and Crewing functions and support the delivery of the flying programme, including freight, VIP, and trial aircraft, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires knowledge of flight planning, rostering, and crew management. A UK driving licence and Right to Work are essential; GCSE-level academic achievement is expected.