Aviation Operations Shift Leader (4 on 4 off)

2Excel Group; Finningley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Private health care

Company pension

Job summary

2Excel Aviation Ltd is seeking an Operations Shift Supervisor in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The role oversees Operations and Crewing functions, deputises for the Operations Manager, and drives continuous improvement across SOPs and rostering processes.

The position requires strong numerical and regulatory knowledge, with hands-on experience in flight planning, crew planning, and fleet management. A 4-on/4-off, 12-hour shift pattern is described, with days and nights.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversight and support of the Operations and Crewing functions, aiding as necessary.
• Deputise for the Operations Manager in times of absence.
• Provide continuous improvement suggestions to the Operations Manager.
• Writing and maintaining Operations SOPs, OSSIs, OCIs and CPIs.
• Monitoring and actioning Voyage Report feedback.
• Coordination and management of aircraft and Operations room documentation.
• Provide FTL advice to ensure crews remain within regulatory limits.
• Coordinate dispatch of freight, VIP and trial aircraft to minimise delays.
• In case of an emergency, initiate/oversee the company response plan.
• Flight planning and weather monitoring for all company aircraft.
• Understand crewing and how rosters are produced.
• Deliver day and night operations for the flying programme.
• Lead training for the Operations team.

Skills

Numerate & analytical

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Under pressure

Education

GCSE standard

Tools

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

2Excel Aviation Ltd is seeking an Operations Shift Supervisor in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The role oversees Operations and Crewing functions, deputises for the Operations Manager, and drives continuous improvement across SOPs and rostering processes.

The position requires strong numerical and regulatory knowledge, with hands-on experience in flight planning, crew planning, and fleet management. A 4-on/4-off, 12-hour shift pattern is described, with days and nights.