Head of Flight Operations and Compliance

6 days ago


Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ascend Airways Full time
Job Description

Nominated Person - Director of Flight Operations

Ascend Airways

Competitive Salary

Ascend Airways is a leading provider of air charter services, operating a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft in the ACMI market. The company has established a strong presence in the UK, with a base at London Gatwick.

The Director of Flight Operations is a critical role within our leadership team, responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Strategic Management of the Flight Ops department, delegating responsibility to the Deputy Director where necessary.
  • Directing and Overseeing the work and management of all roles within the Flight Ops department.
  • Compliance with CAA regulations and other relevant legislation, directly liaising with the UK CAA as required.
  • Incident Management, ensuring that all incidents are thoroughly investigated and reported.
  • Health and Safety leadership, championing high standards and participating in safety reviews.
  • Reporting on departmental updates at weekly management meetings.
  • Operational Efficiency, monitoring and controlling standards.
  • Relationship Management, maintaining key relationships with internal departments, third parties, and clients.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

  • Experience as a Boeing Pilot.
  • Flight Operations Leadership Experience.
  • Senior Management Experience in the aviation industry.
  • Pilot Recruitment Experience, including knowledge of sim testing.
  • Training Experience in aviation (desirable but not essential).

We offer a competitive salary and a dynamic working environment, with opportunities for career progression.



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