Operational Control Engineer

We are looking for an Operational Control Engineer and a good team member who will work in SunExpress Plaza Antalya.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Candidates from Business Administration, Economics, or Data Science may be considered for Specialist-level roles.)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, KPI Reporting fields preferably within a multicultural environment,
• Prior experience in the aviation industry is a strong advantage,
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with data visualization tools is an advantage,
• Strong financial awareness, and disciplined cost management,
• Basic SAP knowledge is a plus; experience with ERP systems is advantageous,
• Excellent written and verbal command of English; German knowledge is an asset,
• Strong analytical mindset, detail-oriented working style, and solid problem-solving abilities,
• Strategic decision-making capabilities,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Prior experience in the aviation industry is a strong advantage,
• Strong financial awareness, and disciplined cost management,
• Solid project management skills with the ability to plan and execute tasks efficiently,
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently,
• Decisive and results-oriented with a high level of initiative,
• Open-minded and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement,
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively,
• Comfortable working under pressure and in dynamic environments,
• Demonstrated leadership potential and willingness to take ownership of initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budget preparation for Operational Departments, aligning with planned activities and corporate guidelines, including departmental budgets, project management budgets, employment, IT, and administrative costs,
• Prepare monthly forecasts for Operational Departments,
• Generate monthly cost reports for Operational Departments, including variance analysis and executive-level reporting,
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports requested by Operational or external departments,
• Manage insurance claims related to aircraft and spare parts,
• Assist the Procurement Directorate in selecting insurance policies and managing annual renewals,
• Compile and present monthly Irregularity Cost Reports for executive and senior management,
• Conduct irregularity cost analysis and prepare presentations for Nominated Person Meetings and Operational Performance Reports,
• Draft briefing notes and documentation to support the Operations Director in internal and external meetings,
• Manage the agenda and priorities of the Operations Director and direct reports, including meeting coordination, documentation, action planning, and strategic alignment,
• Participate in improvement projects across Operational Departments, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to identify development opportunities,
• Review operational agreements to ensure compliance, operational alignment, and coordinate approvals,
• Support the Accounting Department during monthly financial closings, ensuring accurate invoice recording and expense allocation,
• Prepare internal communications such as announcements and newsletters for Operational teams,
• Provide operational input on regulatory changes and liaise with aviation authorities as needed.

SunExpress, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcomes all applicants independent of individual differences. We believe that having a diversified talent is our biggest strength. All decisions about our current and potential talent are based solely on criteria that have nothing to do with an applicant's attributes that are irrelevant to job performance; at SunExpress, we only focus on competency, know-how, skills, and experience