Flight Operations Officer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Advanced operational tools

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Flight Operations Officer to join our remote team. You will oversee flight planning, scheduling, and logistics for a diverse fleet, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory adherence from a fully remote setup.

The role requires 5+ years in flight operations, proficiency with Lido/Jeppesen/Sabre, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will collaborate with pilots, maintenance, and regulators to maintain flawless schedules and records.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Aviation Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in flight operations or airline operations control.
• Proficiency with flight planning software and airline operational control systems.
• Solid understanding of aviation regulations, meteorology, and navigation principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and remote teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize flight plans considering weather, ATC, aircraft performance, and regulatory constraints.
• Manage aircraft and crew scheduling, ensuring duty time and operational requirements compliance.
• Monitor flight progress and implement contingency plans.
• Liaise with pilots, maintenance, ground ops and regulators.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to aviation regulations and company policies.

Skills

Aviation knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Scheduling proficiency

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in Aviation Management or Logistics

Tools

Lido

Jeppesen

Sabre

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Flight Operations Officer to join their dynamic team, operating remotely. This role is essential for the seamless planning and execution of flight operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for flight planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and managing operational logistics for a diverse fleet. This position is ideal for an individual with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of aviation operations who thrives in a remote work environment, contributing to the smooth running of complex flight schedules from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize flight plans considering weather, air traffic, aircraft performance, and regulatory constraints.
• Manage aircraft and crew scheduling, ensuring compliance with duty time limitations and operational requirements.
• Monitor flight progress, anticipate potential disruptions, and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Liaise with various stakeholders, including pilots, maintenance, ground operations, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date operational records and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant aviation regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Aviation Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in flight operations or airline operations control.
• Proficiency with flight planning software and airline operational control systems (e.g., Lido, Jeppesen, Sabre).
• Solid understanding of aviation regulations, meteorology, and air navigation principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience working in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the aviation sector.
• Access to advanced operational tools and software.
• A collaborative and supportive remote work culture.