Flight Operating Assistant

Flight Operating Assistant

Fly Safair


2024/06/30
 
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Job Ref #: Opssupport_FlightOperatingAssistant1


Industry: Aviation


Job Type: Permanent


Positions Available: 1

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has a vacancy for a Flight Operations Assistant at our head office in Bonaero Park. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: OCC

• Prepare and distribute the Operational Flight Plan for FlySafair flights;


• Active CTOT monitoring;


• Monitor and answer the OCC telephones;


• Monitor non-normal operations procedures and guidelines;


• Distribute all ETA's to external and internal service providers through all channels as detailed in the WI for Operations Support;


• Responsible for flight preparation (including ATS flight Plans, RTOW's and Flight Planning);


• Distribute the Operational Daily Flight Movement and revisions;


• Capture and store all pre-and post-flight data and forms;


• Assist with formulating alternative plans with the least amount of schedule impact during irregular Operations;


• Ensure awareness of the status of all aircraft during the shift;


• Advise relevant parties of any company-related delays;


• Communicate with all relevant staff, aircrew, engineering, management, etc;


• Liaise with Flight Line, Crew and AMC to arrange all services as required;


• Assist in the preparation and finalisation of arrangements for additional scheduled flights, charter flights, and training or maintenance flights;


• Assist crew and other personnel with sign-on for contracts and other tours.

• Grade 12 or Equivalent;


• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an aviation operations environment;


• Restricted Radiotelephony License (Advantageous);


• Knowledge of Flight Planning and dispatch Aviation regulations;


• Knowledge of Operational environment;


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook);


• Excellent communication skills (Essential);


• Analytical skills;


• Organized, systematic and detail orientated;


• Good interpersonal skills;


• Immaculate timekeeping;


• Willing and able to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays).

Personal Attributes:

• Professional;


• Reliable and dependable;


• High integrity;


• Calmness;


• Team orientated;


• Adaptable;


• Confident and assertive;


• Respectful amongst peers and management;


• Able to work under extreme pressure and short deadlines.