Description
[redacted] has an opportunity for a MANAGER FLIGHT OPERATIONS, Latin America. CHC has an opportunity for MANAGER FLIGHT OPERATIONS, Latin America. This will be a highly visible role dedicated to a professional who will responsibility for all pilots and flight crew in their operation, the role also acts as the nominated Post Holder for flight operations in the Brazil AOC. This position reports directly to the Director Flight Standards CHC and dotted line to the Regional Director LAM.
Responsibilities:
•Assumes legal accountability for the safe conduct of flight operations within operations. This includes responsibilities as an AOC post holder when appointed.
•Drive regional implementation and adherence of the CHC harmonized flight operations standards and procedures within LAM region.
•Active contributor to the CHC Flight Standards team on policy development and feedback.
•Accountable for manpower planning oversight to delivery contract requirements, this required close collaboration with the CHC OC.
•Assist chief pilots with performance management assessment of pilots and other assigned staff
•Final responsibility for the selection of pilots hired and other internal appointments and promotion including to Command
•Leadership, Supervision, organisation and manning of all flight operations, cabin safety, crew scheduling, flight safety and flight dispatch/following
•Active participator in the Occurrence Review Boards in resolving operational issues.
•Responsible for implementation and management of the CHC SMS as it relates to Flight Operations.
•Retain a close customer focus on all flight operations matters and support Sales/Commercial team as required with proposal
•Develop highly effective and productive relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to deliver within a One CHC environment.
•Member of the Brazil Leadership Team – or as directed by RD LAM.
•Oversight of all personnel in team for employment or performance issues; including disciplinary actions.
•Prime point of contact for pilot and aircrew groups, including union Labor negotiations.
•In collaboration with Safety and Quality take active ownership of FDM and flight compliance program. Chair FDM review groups and oversight committees.
•Employees must comply with and adhere to all company policies
•May perform other duties as assigned.
•International travel may be required.
Qualifications & Experience:
•Bachelor degree recommended or equivalent experience
•Have the right to live and work in Brazil
•Significant track record (around 5 years) of effective aviation leadership experience in offshore and IFR operations
•Must be IOGP compliant for Captain for oil and gas, and SAR (preferred)
•Knowledgably of Brazil aviation legislation, standards and aviation operations
•Availability to travel internationally at times with short notice
•Practical experience and expertise in application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices
•Fluent in written and spoken English