The Vacancy

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, day to day responsibilities include:

• Oversight of operational safety and security and promotion on all fleets

• Ensuring all flights are operated in accordance with the terms of the AOC, applicable regulations and the company operations manuals.

• Control and Administration of the Flight Operation of Company Aircraft and monitoring compliance with legislation.

• Obtain 'Risk Champion' accreditation.

• Assessment of operational risk areas and their mitigation and management.

• Defining Company Policy regarding standard operating procedures, operating standards and flight training and overall responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of standards contributing to and ensuring safe operations.

• Providing a central point for communication, welfare and discipline for all Flight Operations Personnel.

• Monitoring potential adverse trends in company operations and taking appropriate action.

• Assisting the COO in the selection of new aircraft types.

• Ensuring all company aircraft are suitably equipped to meet planned operating environment and international regulations.

• Reporting to the COO any matter likely to impact upon the Company’s commercial viability.

• Actively reviewing industry information to ensure the company is proactive in any changes in operational regulations.

• In conjunction with the Head of Safety and Compliance, support the Positive Safety Culture reporting system and monitor potential adverse trends in flight operations and take appropriate action to ensure a safe and secure operation.

• Ensuring sufficient, suitably qualified personnel are available to meet the company's planned operations for both ground and air operations.

• Conducting Annual Appraisals on direct reports and providing cascade information and direction for other managers conducting appraisals.

• Liaison with Competent Authority/Regulator (TM-CAD).

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a valid EASA ATPL(A) and Class1 medical with a valid A320/1 type rating

• Have previous airline management experience

• Be required to complete a TM-CAD Form 4 interview and will hold the position of Nominated Person for Flight Operations for the [redacted] AOC.

• Be able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of applicable TM-CAD regulations.

• Be able to build and maintain excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

• Have excellent management and organisational skills 

• Hold a good level of commercial awareness and be able to work within budgetary limits

• Have an awareness of the IOSA auditing standard and processes

• Be a confident and effective communicator

• Be a self-motivated and driven individual with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude.

• Have the right to live and work in the EU

Other desirable skills/experience:

• Has previously operated within a Single crew pilot environment

• Has training experience – LTC,TRI or TRE

• Has a UK ATPL licence

This role is primarily office based with approximately 50% rostered duties line training and checking / line flying) as required.

The Company

We are an independent UK charter airline established in 1988, with a subsidiary office in Malta established in 2021. The Company is led by aviation experts with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our broad customer base includes clients from some of the world’s leading companies, airlines, tour operators, sports teams, film production companies, music tour management firms, government bodies and cargo operators.