Flight Operations Officer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Employee travel benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a meticulous Flight Operations Officer for their Durban team. The role entails planning, coordinating, and monitoring flight schedules to ensure safe, efficient, and punctual airline operations.

You will liaise with flight crews, ground staff, and regulators in a hybrid office-based role with some remote days. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management and at least 4 years in flight operations or related aviation roles, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in flight operations, airline dispatch, or a similar aviation role.
• In-depth understanding of flight planning, air traffic control procedures, and meteorological factors.
• Proficiency in flight operations software and systems.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing operational demands in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize flight plans, considering weather conditions, air traffic control, and operational constraints.
• Monitor flight progress in real-time, making necessary adjustments to schedules and providing support to flight crews.
• Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance, and ground operations to ensure smooth flight turnarounds.
• Manage operational disruptions, such as delays or cancellations, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all aviation regulations, company policies, and safety management systems.
• Maintain accurate operational records and prepare performance reports.

Skills

Excellent communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Tools

Flight operations software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and proactive Flight Operations Officer to join their team in Durban . In this vital role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring flight schedules to ensure safe, efficient, and punctual airline operations. You will liaise with flight crews, ground staff, and regulatory bodies to manage all aspects of flight operations. This hybrid position offers a blend of office-based responsibilities and the flexibility to work remotely on certain days, perfect for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, critical decision-making environment within the aviation sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize flight plans, considering weather conditions, air traffic control, and operational constraints.
• Monitor flight progress in real-time, making necessary adjustments to schedules and providing support to flight crews.
• Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance, and ground operations to ensure smooth flight turnarounds.
• Manage operational disruptions, such as delays or cancellations, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all aviation regulations, company policies, and safety management systems.
• Maintain accurate operational records and prepare performance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in flight operations, airline dispatch, or a similar aviation role.
• In-depth understanding of flight planning, air traffic control procedures, and meteorological factors.
• Proficiency in flight operations software and systems.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing operational demands in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the aviation industry.
• Employee travel benefits.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.