Aviation Operations Leader: Compliance, Growth & Team

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

Professional development and attending

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks an Aviation Operations Manager to oversee daily flight operations, regulatory compliance, and resource optimization. You will lead a team of operations staff and drive strategic initiatives to improve service delivery in a growing coastal region.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field and at least 7 years of aviation operations leadership experience, with strong knowledge of aviation regulations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of aviation operations management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, air traffic control, and flight planning.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with aviation software and operations management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily flight operations including scheduling, dispatch, and ground support.
• Ensure adherence to aviation regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
• Lead and develop the operations team to high performance and safety.
• Oversee department budgeting and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop relationships with clients, regulators, and industry partners.
• Implement operational improvements and new technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field

Tools

Aviation software

Operations management systems

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks an Aviation Operations Manager to oversee daily flight operations, regulatory compliance, and resource optimization. You will lead a team of operations staff and drive strategic initiatives to improve service delivery in a growing coastal region.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field and at least 7 years of aviation operations leadership experience, with strong knowledge of aviation regulations and safety procedures.