Head of Flight Operations- G9
Air Arabia is seeking a Head of Flight Operations to act as the Nominated Post Holder for flight standards and compliance. The role involves managing departmental budgets, manpower, and safety protocols in accordance with GCAA/ICAO/AOC regulations. Candidates must be experienced airline captains with deep knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks and operational manual development. The position requires strong leadership in fostering a safety culture and driving operational efficiency across the airline.
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Experience
12+ years
Function
Operations
Work mode
Onsite, UAE
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Air Arabia is seeking a Head of Flight Operations to act as the Nominated Post Holder for flight standards and compliance. The role involves managing departmental budgets, manpower, and safety protocols in accordance with GCAA/ICAO/AOC regulations. Candidates must be experienced airline captains with deep knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks and operational manual development. The position requires strong leadership in fostering a safety culture and driving operational efficiency across the airline.
TAL's take
Senior executive role at a well-known regional airline with clearly defined regulatory and operational accountability.
Highly specific operational leadership role for a 'Nominated Post Holder' with clear regulatory compliance and management requirements.
Must haves
- Captain holding an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
- Comprehensive knowledge in IATA/CAA/GCAA/Airbus regulations
- 12+ years experience in Airlines industry
- 5 years experience leading Flight Operations in a mid-sized airline
- Experience in designing and implementing policies and manuals
- Expertise in budgeting and performance KPIs
Tools and skills
Nice to have: aviation industry professional membership.
About the company
Established regional airline with significant operations, but not a global tier-1 tech or flag carrier brand.
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