Our client,  a low-cost airline, is currently looking for a Head of Flight Operation. If you meet the highlighted key qualifications and skills, kindly share a copy of your resume to selection@hallmarkrecruiment.com. Application closes on Monday, 23^rd July 2018.

Purpose of the role:

• To provide strategic leadership and management and exercises operational control of the activities, operations, and personnel of the flight department to achieve the company’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain the highest level of quality, safety, service and standards
• Act as the liaison with local regulators and stakeholders, as well as airlines, airport staff and other users regarding operations; attend public meetings regarding airport operations; coordinates, updates, and ensures compliance.

Essential Duties & Accountabilities

• An active member of the leadership team; preparing strategic, long, medium and short-term goals that achieve the corporate and departmental objectives.
• Ensure Operations are conducted in accordance with the conditions and restrictions of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC), and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards of the company.
• Represent the company in aviation matters through trade associations, the regulatory bodies, airport management, community organizations and contracted suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the validity and availability of all required Certificates and Operations Specifications, including certificate renewals, waivers, authority for deviations and all amendments therein.
• Advise management on the status and requirements for aircraft and other equipment consistent with the company’s needs and goals.
• Ensure that high levels of customer service is provided by the flight operations department to its customers
• Maintain updated copies of all required company, KCAA approved manuals, preparing and submitting revisions for approval as necessary, and ensuring compliance in Flight Operations.
• Participate actively in Quality and Safety Management Systems for all Flight Operation
• Participate in accompany flights to observe the performance of the crew.
• Prepare, monitor & control annual operating budgets that include operating expenses, facilities, supplies, outside services, personnel, training, capital expenses and reserves, ensuring optimal resources management.

Qualification & Experience

• Current airline transport pilot license (ATPL) with the appropriate ratings
• At least three years’ experience as pilot-in-command in commercial air transport operations
• Added advantage if TRI/TRE (simulator instructor)
• Some knowledge of low-cost carriers a plus
• Thorough awareness of Commercial Airline industry dynamics and business environment

Immediate Sub-ordinates

• Chief Pilot
• Manager, Ground Handling
• Manager In-flight Services
• Manager, OCC
• Librarian
• Flight Operations Engineer (FLOE)