Flight Operations Lead: Scheduling, Safety & Dispatch

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Dynamic aviation env

Professional development

Safety culture

Modern office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Flight Operations Officer to organize and coordinate flight schedules from our Rustenburg hub. You will oversee flight planning, crew scheduling, regulatory monitoring, and contingency management to ensure safe and efficient operations.

The role requires strong communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Flight Operations Officer or in a related aviation operations role.
• Solid understanding of flight planning software, meteorology, and air traffic management principles.
• Knowledge of international and local aviation regulations (e.g., SACAA).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends, and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all flight schedules, ensuring optimal utilization of aircraft and crew resources.
• Monitor weather conditions, air traffic, and other factors to manage flight plans and make real-time adjustments.
• Ensure adherence to aviation regulations and company policies.
• Liaise with flight crews, maintenance, ATC, and other stakeholders.
• Manage operational disruptions, delays or diversions, and implement solutions.

Skills

Flight operations

Crew scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Decision-making under pressure

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Flight Operations Officer to organize and coordinate flight schedules from our Rustenburg hub. You will oversee flight planning, crew scheduling, regulatory monitoring, and contingency management to ensure safe and efficient operations.

The role requires strong communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends in a fast-paced aviation environment.