Flight Operations Director

3 days ago

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

Ascend Airways is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Flight Operations to join our leadership team. As a pivotal role, the Director of Flight Operations will contribute to our ongoing success and support us in achieving our 2025 growth plans.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the continued delivery of department objectives, goals, and performance. They will also be responsible for ensuring safe and sufficient operations, with a strong focus on continuous improvement to our standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Management: The Director of Flight Operations will be responsible for the strategic management of the Flight Ops department, delegating responsibility to the Deputy Director where necessary.
  • Leadership and Oversight: The Director will direct and oversee the work and management of all roles within the Flight Ops department.
  • Compliance and Safety: The Director will continuously monitor and ensure compliance with CAA regulations, and any other relevant legislation that may affect air operations. They will directly liaise with the UK CAA on any matters that may affect our AOC.
  • Incident Management: The Director will supervise incident management, ensuring that the appropriate enquiries are conducted in the event of incidents involving our fleet.
  • Health and Safety: The Director will champion health and safety standards and lead by example. They will participate in safety and strategy reviews.
  • Reporting and Communication: The Director will report on important departmental updates at weekly management meetings.
  • Operational Efficiency: The Director will monitor and control operational efficiency standards.
  • Relationship Management: The Director will maintain key relationships both internally with Ascend Airways departments, as well as with third parties and our clients and customers.
Requirements
  • Leadership Experience: The ideal candidate will have experience as a Boeing Pilot and flight operations leadership experience.
  • Senior Management Experience: The candidate will have experience in a senior management position and the active running of a busy team within the aviation industry.
  • Pilot Recruitment Experience: The candidate will have experience with pilot recruitment processes and procedures, including knowledge of sim testing.
  • Training Experience: A background in training within aviation is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer

Ascend Airways offers a competitive salary and an attractive working environment, including home working, and great opportunity for career progression.

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