Uganda Airlines Head of Flight Operations Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Airlines Head of Flight Operations Jobs in Uganda

Job Description

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, Accountable Manager (AOC)

Responsible for: All staff under Flight Operations Department

Department: Flight Operations

Key Responsibilities

Development and maintenance of Flight Operations strategies and policies to achieve high standards of Flight Safety

Day-to-day management of the flight operations department to ensure legal, safe, and efficient operation.

Ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations governing flight and maintenance activities.

Prepare and control the annual training budget of the flight operations department.

Offer technical support in the selection and recruitment of flight crew, cabin crew, and operations personnel

Keep proper maintenance and disposition of personnel, aircraft, and other flight operations records including load sheets and flight manifest, and maintain current operations library, as per applicable regulations.

Ensure flight crews are assigned to each flight and that each flight has a designated Pilot-in-Command.

Accountable to ensure network compliance with all safety and regulatory standards for Flight Operations & Service Delivery.

Ensure continuous training and qualification of flight crew members.

Develop a clear succession plan in the department at all levels

Ensure, in conjunction with the Head of Maintenance and the Pilot-in-Command that the maintenance and serviceability status of the assigned aircraft is safe for flight operations.

Control operations and operational standards of all aircraft operated by the airline

Coordinate functions which impact operational control (e.g. maintenance, crew scheduling, load control, equipment scheduling).

Calculation, submission, and control of the Flight Operations Budget ensures that there is sufficient flight crew to fly the planned schedule, in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.

Supervise, produce, update and amend the Company Operations Manual, in conjunction with the Manager Corporate Quality.

Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the regulatory authority on matters concerning flight operations.

Ensure that crew scheduling complies with flight and duty time regulations.

Ensure that all crew members are kept informed of any changes to the regulations and standards, including dissemination of aircraft safety information, both internal and external.

Adequately advise the Chief operations officer and Accountable manager on all operational matters.

Take the lead in the performance

management and appraisals of all staff in the department.

Ensure compliance with IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards, as applicable.

Ensure receipt and action on any aeronautical information affecting the safety of flights.

Liaise with relevant departments regarding Aircraft Maintenance, Safety, Operational issues, crew availability, and aircraft operational limitations.

Participate in accidents and incidents investigation.

On request of the Accountable Manager, report to the Board regularly on departmental performance and fleet status.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or its equivalent and various equivalent Senior
Management courses with a major international airline as a must.

15+ years experience in aviation with experience in management, including five years in a senior management position in a major international airline as a must.

Have held an ATPL with appropriate type ratings and a minimum of 5000 hours of Pilot-in-command experience in jet aircraft operations with long-haul.

At least 3 years experience as Director or Head Flight Operations and also proven experience as an instructor (TRE/TRI) in a commercial scheduled airline.

Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of the operations Manuals and related components.

Management skills, including selection, coaching, and counseling team members, evaluating performance, team building, administration, and operational planning.

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including an ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Computer literate and able to work independently to prepare reports for management.

Being a member of an aviation professional body is an added advantage.

Acceptable to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, as part of AOC conditions

Deadline for Application: 7th October 2022

How to Apply

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