Remote Aviation Operations Leader

Saf Aerogroup; Durban; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Remote-friendly with stipend

Private health coverage

Generous annual leave

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Saf Aerogroup is seeking a Remote Aviation Operations Manager to oversee flight operations from a remote setting, coordinating ground, flight crews, and regulators.

You will lead a distributed team, develop strategies to improve efficiency, ensure compliance with ICAO and SACAA, and use data analytics to drive continuous improvement across aviation services. This role offers a competitive compensation package, flexible remote work, and international travel for review meetings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aviation operations management.
• Experience leading remote teams and operations.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations (ICAO, SACAA).

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in flight operations.
• Manage flight scheduling, crew resource management, and remote operations.
• Ensure compliance with national and international aviation regulations.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions.
• Lead a remote team of aviation professionals and mentor performance.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor performance and identify improvements.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Aviation regulations knowledge

Data analytics

Virtual collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Aviation management software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Saf Aerogroup is seeking a Remote Aviation Operations Manager to oversee flight operations from a remote setting, coordinating ground, flight crews, and regulators.

You will lead a distributed team, develop strategies to improve efficiency, ensure compliance with ICAO and SACAA, and use data analytics to drive continuous improvement across aviation services. This role offers a competitive compensation package, flexible remote work, and international travel for review meetings.