Manager, Flight Operations (Chief Pilot) - Auckland [redacted] Fixed Wing Division is part of the [redacted] Group of Companies. [redacted] own and operates a fleet of ten Boeing 737 freighter aircraft around Australia and New Zealand as well as providing MRO services to some of the major Airlines in Australasia. The successful applicant will be responsible for fifty crew members and a team of six operations control centre individuals. An opportunity exists for a suitably experienced applicant to join and lead the Flight Operations team as a Flight Operations Manager. Reporting to the General Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the management of all New Zealand and Australian based flight crew with a focus on leadership and ensuring the smooth operation of the Flight Operations department. The key tasks include: Ensure Flight Operations compliance with all regulatory requirements under CAA, Ensuring the achievement of commercial objectives by meeting scheduled and charter flying tasks safely with quality, regularity and maximum achievable economy and on time performance, Providing leadership and direction to all flight crew, ensuring appropriate staffing numbers to maintain operational efficiency, Proactively manage pilot, flight issues and develop business-oriented solutions, Provide oversight to the Operations Control Centre ensuring that flight planning is done in accordance with regulations Liaison and management of the training and competency department ensuring crewing and training plans are completed well in advance to allow for proper planning, Ensure all flights are carried out with a high regard to safety and participate in any safety investigations, taking action where necessary and directed. To succeed in this role, you must possess the following: Meet CAR121.507 requirements, Significant high-level leadership experience, Previous experience in training and competency management, Excellent time management skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to work in a team environment Good problem-solving skills Critical decision making You must: Have previous significant leadership experience in a similar position Have the ability to split your time between New Zealand and Australia What we can offer you: Work with a great team Progressive, rapidly growing company