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Director of Flight Operations for Jet Asia Airways
Jet Asia Airways has an urgent requirement for a Director of Flight Operations offering very attractive terms and conditions. The post holder will be based in Bangkok.
Jet Asia Airways has an urgent requirement for a Director of Flight Operations offering very attractive terms and conditions. The post holder will be based in Bangkok.
Terms of reference can be downloaded here:
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Job Description:
The Flight Operations Director is the nominated post holder acceptable to the Department of Civil Aviation responsible for the flight operations. He or his deputy shall hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot License issued or validated by CAAT (Civil Aviation Authority Thailand).
The position reports to the CEO (Accountable Manager) and is the executive responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the company's policies and for direct supervision of the line operations. This involves implementing and maintaining whatever procedures necessary to ensure the smooth operation of all Flight Operations. Particularly determines all flight operational standards and practices. Responsible for editing the Operations Manual, ensuring that it is kept up to date and includes all data necessary to comply with all relevant regulations and requirement and with the provision of the AOC.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
COMPETENCIES:
The Flight Operations Director is the nominated post holder acceptable to the Department of Civil Aviation responsible for the flight operations. He or his deputy shall hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot License issued or validated by CAAT (Civil Aviation Authority Thailand).
The position reports to the CEO (Accountable Manager) and is the executive responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the company's policies and for direct supervision of the line operations. This involves implementing and maintaining whatever procedures necessary to ensure the smooth operation of all Flight Operations. Particularly determines all flight operational standards and practices. Responsible for editing the Operations Manual, ensuring that it is kept up to date and includes all data necessary to comply with all relevant regulations and requirement and with the provision of the AOC.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 15 years’ experience in Aviation / Airline industry
- Education to graduate level with an Aeronautical Engineering certificate preferable
- Previously a licensed aircraft engineer advantageous
- At least 5 years Operational management experience with proven qualification
- Experience working within a busy international airline
- Conversant with EASA and a previous post holder preferable
- A successful track record in Senior Management holding or having held an EASA ATPL.
- Experience in leading a multicultural workforce.
- Track record in managing change and delegating policies to achieve those changes.
- Holder of a current Boeing 767 Type Rating.
COMPETENCIES:
- Management – Able to identify direction for self and others, motivating and effectively coordinating staffing and resource requirements. Capacity to use judgment and evaluate situations in order to make decisions following through to appropriate action and results.
- Achieving Results – Results driven, able to make sound judgments over competing priorities, use initiative and actively assess the course of action to set and accomplish targets.
- Strategic Thinking – Able to identify a vision along with the plans which need to be implemented to meet the end goal, evaluating situations, decisions, issues in the short, medium and long term.
- Analytical Thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts and explore and evaluate them systematically.
- Flexibility – Adapts easily to change and responds flexibly to a changing and evolving environment, provides momentum when driving change and involves others when building plans for change.
- Resilience - Ability to work under pressure and manage personal effectiveness in face of challenge. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, energy and motivation.
- Teamwork – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse and multi-cultural workforce in a variety of locations, working cooperatively with others. The ability to build and contribute to a team as well as work independently within a given framework.
- Communication – Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills both verbal and written. Able to get one’s message understood by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience.
How to apply:
If you meet the minimum requirements, please submit your application to: [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding this job, please contact us at: [email protected]
If you meet the minimum requirements, please submit your application to: [email protected].
- CV with flight time specified
- Flight Crew License
- Medical certificate
- Copy of passport
- Availability specified
If you have any questions regarding this job, please contact us at: [email protected]