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Head of Flight Operations- G9

Air ArabiaSharjah, Sharjah Emirate, UAEPosted 20 May 2026

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

Quality 75/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

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

airline transport pilot license (atpl)iata regulationscaa/gcaa regulationsicao regulationsairbus operational standardssafety management system (sms)operational manual part a/b/d

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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