Director - Flight Operations
Job Description:
About the role
As Director, Flight Operations you hold full accountability for our flight operation and crew training function, acting as the CAA-nominated post holder for both Flight Operations and Crew Training. You will set our operational standards, lead the teams, and build a strong safety culture from the start-up phase.
What you'll do
- Own all flight operations under our AOC, in compliance with CAR OPS-1 and the Operations Manual.
- Build and lead crew training and checking — flight and cabin crew, including CRM and human factors — and maintain the training standards and manuals.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures and embed safe operating practices and just culture.
What you'll bring
- A valid ATPL for the ATR family, issued or validated by the Oman CAA.
- A current TRI rating on the ATR72-600 (or an approvable equivalent).
- Five+ years' relevant experience, including two+ in a senior operational management role in aviation.
- A track record leading flight ops teams and running crew training and checking programmes.
- Strong knowledge of commercial air transport regulations, AOC Ops Specs, the Operations Manual, QMS/SMS, FTL and FDAP.
What will set you apart
- Experience as a CAA-nominated Flight Operations Post Holder.
- Having stood up a safe operation and training function from start-up, working closely with a regulator.