Flight Operations Assistant
Overview
The Flight Operations Assistant is responsible for preparing and distributing Operational Flight Plans for each FlySafair flight, ensuring that ATS Flight Plans are filed accurately. This role involves supporting flight planning through route selection, fuel planning, and monitoring several operational constraints like NOTAMs and weather. The assistant will also maintain continuous awareness of the status of all aircraft and flights, manage communications with relevant staff and liaise with various teams to ensure smooth operations, especially during irregular situations.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in an aviation operations environment
- Restricted Radiotelephony License (Advantageous)
- Willing and able to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays)
- Knowledge of Flight Planning and dispatch Aviation regulations
- Knowledge of an Aviation Operational environment
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute an Operational Flight Plan for each FlySafair flight
- Ensure ATS Flight Plans are filed
- Support flight planning through route selection, alternate selection, fuel planning, NOTAMs, weather, MEL/CDL and operational constraints
- Monitor and coordinate Active CTOT and ATFM
- Maintain continuous awareness of the status of all aircraft and flights during the shift
- Monitor non-normal operations and apply company procedures
- Distribute the Operational Daily Flight Movement and revisions
- Assist with formulating alternative plans with the least amount of schedule impact during irregular Operations
- Advise relevant parties of any company related delays
- Communicate with all relevant staff, aircrew, engineering and management
- Liaise with Flight Line, Crew and AMC to arrange all services as required
- Assist in the preparation and finalization of arrangements for additional scheduled flight, charter flights, and training or maintenance flights
- Comply with all regulatory safety and security requirements relevant to Flight Operations
How to apply
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