Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 08 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Flight Operations to join our Senior Management team and flight crew; ensure the safe and efficient operation of the flying section of the Company; and represent the Company to the regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure that safe and efficient operations are maintained throughout the Company and that there is optimum communication flow between management and staff.
• Manage all operational staff and give directives concerning daily flight operations, aircraft operations, staff requirements and scheduling.
• Drive key business initiatives and solutions as it relates to flight operations.
• Provide the Accountable Manager with timely and accurate reports on Operations performance, status and personnel.
• Be the primary interface between the Company and all regulatory authorities and any external agencies which may affect the Company’s operations.
• Represent the company in a polite, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Maintain a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence at all times.
• Ensure any amendments or revisions to the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority’s Regulations are implemented to the Operation in a timely manner.
• Identify, amend, and revise Company manuals under the DFO’s responsibility in accordance with changes to the Authorities Regulations.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Accountable Manager.
• Fly the company aircraft as per the companies’ Standard Operating Procedures and as operations departments’ instructions – ensuring all rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensure to complete and keep track of all necessary paperwork in relation to flights and duties in a prompt and accurate manner.

You will have:
• Current ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence
• Minimum three years experience as a Pilot-In-Command in commercial air transport operations of large aircraft
• Minimum total time = 5,000 hours
• Minimum time on C208B = 1,000 hours
• Minimum time on twin-engine = 2,500 hours
• No accident/incident history in the last 5 years
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication, presentation & administrative skills
• Excellent team leadership skills
• A strong background in aviation management, operations and ICAO regulatory implementation
• Ability to work independently and in a proactive manner
• Ability to cope in and manage high-pressure situations
• Ability to relocate to Arusha

Exceptional candidates will have:
• Ability to start work immediately
• Proficiency in additional languages
• Strong knowledge and experience using Google Workspace
• Familiarity with Tanzanian flight operations, including Northern Tanzania (Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti)
• Experience operating scenic flights
• A degree in any of the following: aviation management, operations, resource management, dangerous goods, and/or regulatory implementation


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please email your application to jobs@airexcelonline.co.tz  as soon as possible and include the following:

Add Director of Flight Operations as the email subject
Cover letter
CV
Please also include at least two letters of recommendation
Deadline for applications: 31st August 2023.


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