Flight Operations Coordinator - Hybrid, Paarl

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

On-the-job training

Exposure to airline operations

Career progression within operations

Work in Paarl, Western Cape

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Flight Operations Coordinator to support the regional airline's Paarl hub in the Western Cape. You will liaise between pilots, ground crew, maintenance, and management to ensure efficient flight operations in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires at least 2 years in aviation ops, strong communication, and meticulous organization to maintain schedules, documentation, and delays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (advantage in Aviation Management or related field).
• Minimum of 2 years in airline or aviation operations.
• Familiarity with flight operations procedures and terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational databases.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup and handle tasks independently.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily flight schedules to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
• Communicate operational information to pilots, dispatch, and ground handling.
• Manage and update flight documentation (manifests, logs, records).
• Monitor flight status and provide real-time delay updates.
• Liaise with airport authorities and service providers for smooth ground ops.
• Assist with crew scheduling and duty time management with Scheduling Dept.
• Process and file operational reports in line with procedures.
• Support Flight Operations Manager with admin tasks and projects.
• Respond to operational inquiries and resolve minor issues.
• Maintain an organized system for flight-related information.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time-management

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Aviation Management or related field (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational databases

Job description

Placements24 seeks a proactive Flight Operations Coordinator to support the regional airline's Paarl hub in the Western Cape. You will liaise between pilots, ground crew, maintenance, and management to ensure efficient flight operations in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires at least 2 years in aviation ops, strong communication, and meticulous organization to maintain schedules, documentation, and delays.