Senior Flight Operations Leader - Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Flight Operations Manager to oversee flight operations from our Pretoria base. The role leads dispatch and operations control teams, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient flight performance in a demanding environment.

You will implement policies, monitor weather and NOTAMs, and contribute to strategic planning for fleet operations while maintaining a safety-first culture and high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Aviation-related degree or extensive relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years in airline flight operations management.
• Proven experience in managing flight dispatch and operations control centers.
• In-depth knowledge of ICAO and SACAA regulations pertaining to flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily flight operations, ensuring schedules and safety.
• Develop operational policies aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Lead flight dispatch and operations control teams, incl. scheduling.
• Oversee flight planning, weather monitoring, and risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO and SACAA regulations.
• Support strategic fleet operations planning and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation regulations

Decision making

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Flexibility

Data analysis

Education

Aviation degree

Tools

Flight planning software

Weather systems

NOTAM awareness

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Flight Operations Manager to oversee flight operations from our Pretoria base. The role leads dispatch and operations control teams, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient flight performance in a demanding environment.

You will implement policies, monitor weather and NOTAMs, and contribute to strategic planning for fleet operations while maintaining a safety-first culture and high operational standards.