The Flight Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of flight operations to ensure safety, compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This role involves coordinating flight crews, liaising with regulatory authorities, monitoring operational performance, and ensuring that all flights meet company and aviation regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee flight operations, ensure regulatory compliance and safety, manage crew and resources, team building and training.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise all daily flight operations in accordance with the company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure proper flight scheduling, crew rostering, and aircraft allocation to optimize operational efficiency.
- Monitor flight progress, manage irregular operations, and implement contingency plans as required.
- Liaise with aviation authorities, airport operators, and other stakeholders to obtain operational approvals, slot allocations, and flight permits.
- Conduct pre-flight briefings, monitor in-flight operations, and lead post-flight debriefings.
- Oversee flight planning, operational approvals, permits, and procurement of flight-related supplies.
- Any other duties as assigned, including (but not limited to) tactical monitoring of flight planning variables, flight planning systems, or other projects.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in flight operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Comfortable working with operational and technical documentation and procedures.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.
- Comprehensive knowledge of aviation regulations and operational procedures (FAA, Cayman, San Marino preferred)
- Proven experience in managing pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operational activities, including dispatch, organization, and quality management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and flight planning/operational software.
- High attention to detail, strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, work independently, and make effective decisions under pressure.
- Singaporean or PR only.
