Aviation Operations Leader — Hybrid Role with Travel Privileges

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Travel benefits

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, a fast-growing regional airline, seeks a Senior Aviation Operations Manager to oversee flight operations, scheduling, crew management, and regulatory compliance. The role blends on-site leadership with remote strategic planning to drive efficiency and safety.

You'll lead dispatch, control center operations, cost controls, and SOP development, ensuring adherence to SACAA/ICAO standards and guiding a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in aviation operations management, preferably in an airline.
• ATPL or equivalent experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of flight operations, crew scheduling, dispatch and aviation regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the airline's flight schedule and optimize aircraft/crew utilization.
• Oversee dispatch and operational control center daily operations.
• Manage crew resource planning including rostering and duty time limits.
• Ensure compliance with SACAA, ICAO and other regulations.
• Monitor operations for safety, efficiency and punctuality and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Tools

Flight operations software

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, a fast-growing regional airline, seeks a Senior Aviation Operations Manager to oversee flight operations, scheduling, crew management, and regulatory compliance. The role blends on-site leadership with remote strategic planning to drive efficiency and safety.

You'll lead dispatch, control center operations, cost controls, and SOP development, ensuring adherence to SACAA/ICAO standards and guiding a high-performing team.