Hybrid Aviation Operations Coordinator — Nelspruit

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Operations Coordinator in Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga. This hybrid role supports day-to-day flight department activities, including scheduling, logistics, and documentation.

You will liaise with pilots, maintenance crews, and clients to ensure smooth operations in a busy aviation environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in aviation operations, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and scheduling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; aviation management education is advantageous.
• Min 3 years of experience in aviation operations or flight coordination.
• Solid understanding of aviation terminology, operations and flight scheduling.
• Excellent organization and time management with multitasking ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flight schedules, aircraft maintenance, and crew assignments.
• Manage flight-related documentation like flight plans, manifests, logs.
• Communicate effectively with pilots, ground staff, and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing charter operations or aviation events.
• Monitor operations for schedules and regulatory compliance.
• Arrange catering, ground transport, and crew accommodations.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports as required.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Support implementation of procedures and safety protocols.
• Assist operations management with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Education

High school diploma

Aviation Management (advantage)

Tools

Scheduling software

MS Office (Word Excel Outlook)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Operations Coordinator in Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga. This hybrid role supports day-to-day flight department activities, including scheduling, logistics, and documentation.

You will liaise with pilots, maintenance crews, and clients to ensure smooth operations in a busy aviation environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in aviation operations, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and scheduling