flight operations manager

Air Arabia

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Date: </b>17 Oct 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Company: </b>Air Arabia PJSC (G9)
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:
</b>Sharjah, AE
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Country: </b>AE
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Purpose</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>To execute, internal and external audits, audit reviews, accident and incident investigations, and surveillance as directed by the line manager.
</li><li>Follows up on corrective measures in line with Air Arabia quality standards and the respective Civil Aviation Authorities and regulatory bodies&rsquo; requirements to ensure compliance with the same across all functions and areas of operation.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Key Result Responsibilities</b></div>
</div><div><div><ul><li>Maintains the Quality Assurance System adopted for internal procedures, processes and products audits, surveillance and spot checks for Flight Operations in accordance with respective Civil Aviation &amp; IOSA standards and requirements. (for e.g. UAE GCAA/CAA/CARs/AMCs).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists the Line Manager in formulating, enhancing and monitoring the adherence to Quality Assurance policies, procedures, processes, and manuals to stay abreast with the changing needs and requirements of the Company.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supports in developing Quality Assurance awareness across the different functions through Bulletins, inter-service memos, PPT, presentations, workshops, etc.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Partners with Stakeholders and Line Manager to gather necessary historical data, documentation, and feedback to ensure that all established operations and procedures adopted in the assigned department are satisfactory.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Reviews regulatory requirements periodically and ensures comprehensive audit and conformance reports are produced and communicated to regulatory bodies in due time; highlights areas of concern where urgent attention and improvement are needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes and maintains effective liaison with regulatory authorities and other operationally relevant external entities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in updating and communicating the respective Civil Aviation regulations in the corresponding manuals in coordination with corresponding personnel in Flight Operations division.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures Safety regulations are enforced and followed.</li></ul>
</div></div></div><div><div><div>Key Result Responsibilities - Continued</div>
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9. Develops, implements and maintains audit schedules, audit standards, and reporting processes in consistence with the quality policy ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and company requirements.</div>
<div>10. Contributes to the preparation and executing of internal annual audit plan; this includes regular audit checks, new checks, as well as urgent audit reviews; carries out assigned audit plan in accordance with approved checklists.</div>
<div>11. Cooperates with the Flight Operations management to communicate and execute the audit schedules timely; maintains effective and on-going communication on updates to ensure successful results.</div>
<div>12. Notifies the concerned parties being reviewed prior to agreed schedules to allow needed arrangements; conducts researches for relevant reference documents and airline specific regulations for compliance.</div>
<div>13. Conducts necessary quality audits and periodic reviews, defines and reports findings, achieves agreement on corrective actions to be taken, and completes the Q-Pulse updates as required.</div>
<div>14. Identifies root causes and assists in formulating and monitoring the adherence to comprehensive corrective actions for regulatory audits; records the findings and corrective actions in system for verification, follow up, and database purposes.</div>
<div>15. Follows-up on findings or CAPAs in Q-Pulse and with respective departments and parties to ensure closure of findings.</div>
<div>16. Reviews corrective action responses to inspections and internal audit findings for Flight Operations with the Manager &ndash; Quality Assurance periodically.</div>
<div>17. Performs trend analysis of all relevant flight operations audits.</div>
<div>18. Maintains and regularly updates necessary records related to Quality Assurance Audits such as personnel authorization files, dispensation files, deviations, and concessions. Conducts follow up and review deviations concessions and dispensations as required.</div>
<div>19. Supports the Flight Operations Department with new licenses aiming for continuation of training and enhancing capabilities ensuring the licenses are processed and issued as per regulations.</div>
<div>20. Assists in the development and delivery of training presentations on the Quality Management system across all Flight Operations areas.</div>
<div>21.Conducts follow up on Air Arabia approvals and certifications.</div>
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Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)</b></div>
</div><div><ul> <li>Bachelor degree in Aircraft Engineering or a Pilot&rsquo;s License or equivalent; alternately a diploma or certificate in a related field combined with needed experieance and exposure required to fulfil the position requirements.</li>
<li>Certificates in Auditing/Quality Assurance/or Compliance such as IOSA or ISO&ndash;Lead Assessor are desirable.</li>
<li>Project Management certificate or alternately the proven corresponding working experience is nice to have.</li>
<li>Professional membership of associations related to the Aviation/Airlines industry or is an advantage.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Web Search, Q-Plus is preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent command over written and verbal communication skills: reporting, presentations, etc.</li>
 <li>Good English Language, Arabic Language is a plus.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Work Experience</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>3-5 years of related working experience in the aviation/airlines industry in the Flight Operations department in Quality Assurance/Audit or related position.</li>
<li>Exposure to the Civil Aviation Authorities and regulatory bodies&rsquo; legal requirements, preferably GCAA and/or CAR/JAR-Ops, EASA/FAA; familiar with regulations pertaining to Licensing, procedures, and manuals.</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in ICAO Annexes and ISARPS, and relative exposure to Safety/Internal &amp; External Audit practices.</li>
<li>Ability to understand airline and Flight Operations standard regulations.</li>
<li>Possesses knowledge in documentation control systems.</li>
<li>Familiar with procedures and manuals, regulations and quality standards.</li>
<li>A balanced personality with focus, analytical thinking, efficiency and commitment to successful results.
</li><li>Proven skills in analysing data, identifying irregularities and recommending corrective measures.</li>
<li>Cost-oriented, possesses effective problem solving and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>High accuracy and attention to details.</li>
<li>Effective team player capable of supporting teams of different functions.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Flight Operations Auditor

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  Job Purpose
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 To generate timely, effective, and safe operational flight plans and pre-flight briefings for scheduled and non-scheduled flights throughout the Airline&rsquo;s network in compliance with the Airline&rsquo;s policies and procedures, and respective civil aviation authority regulations. Supports the Airline&rsquo;s operational control and dispatch reliability by efficiently responding to irregular and emergency requirements considering safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. To administer the published crew rosters of the Airline aiming for the achievement of On Time Performance on daily basis related to the scope of Crew Planning Control with full compliance to regulations and policies in place.
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  Key Result Responsibilities
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 Flight Dispatch
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   Generates flight plans, pre-flight briefings, and amendments for scheduled, non-scheduled, training, and test flights, taking into consideration business requirements and regulatory conditions in the respective destinations, safety, efficiency as well as customer satisfaction.
  </li>
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   Monitors the performance and trends of the flights through the system based on different criteria and conditions.
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   Analyses available data to identify cost, weather, curfew, and accordingly recommends the most cost effective routes and plan accordingly.
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   Conducts regular analysis on operational and meteorological conditions to recommend the safest and most efficient minimum fuel requirement for the assigned flights, as well as the associated limitations on operational capabilities such as weather, NOTAMs, NAV Facilities, Air Traffic Control, Air Traffic Flow, Mel requirements, etc.
  </li>
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   Provides to management detailed summary on fuel consumption, flight plans, flight watch, test and training flights for the ETOPs.
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   When requested, provides the Captain-in-command with a thorough flight crew briefing, covering all significant information, which may affect his/her flight.
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   Transmits to ICAO all Flight Plan requirements directly or through Airline approved handling agent in the country of operation.
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   Coordinates with Line Manager and Captains in Command to manage irregular operations and disruptions, delays, cancellations, and rotations in an effective manner whilst initiating alternative plans in line with business interests and needs.
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   Employs all possible tools and channels, during emergencies, to convey necessary safety related information to the Captains in Command to ensure safe conduct of the flights, and initiates procedures prescribed in the Operations Manual whilst ensuring abidance by Civil Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Procedures.
  </li>
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   Assists in assessing accidents/incidents and in initiating the Emergency Response Accident/Incident Notification Procedures as well as the corporate notification process.
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   Ensures all LIDO Flight Planning data maintenance related functions are carried out so that all OFP&rsquo;s are produced in consideration to all applicable regulatory, AIP requirements.
  </li>
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   Monitors the flight plans on daily basis ensuring necessary data maintenance is properly carried and Flight Plans are produced in line with applicable regulations.
  </li>
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   Liaises with LIDO on any flight plans related issues, to implement remedial actions immediately.
  </li>
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   Ensures smooth workflow between shifts by carrying proper handover/takeover pre and post flights.
  </li>
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   Stays updated with changes to Company&rsquo;s manuals, Aircraft Manufacturer&rsquo;s publications, State&rsquo;s or other regulatory bodies&rsquo; publications.
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  </li>
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 Key Result Responsibilities - Continued
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 Crew Control
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   Validates and reviews regularly the compliance to relevant policies and regulations of the published crew pairings and published crew rosters.
  </li>
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   Coordinates with relevant departments ensuring that all flights to be operated are completely covered with qualified crew members and standard crew complement.
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   Creates, modifies and/or adjusts the crew pairings and crew rosters to cater to ad-hoc flights, flight re-routings, training activity revisions, absences and other disruptions affecting the published crew rosters with the goal of optimizing the crew utilization at the best and most applicable way.
  </li>
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   Manages and coordinates with relevant sections/teams the adjustments required in the crew member&rsquo;s line training rosters ensuring it remains on track with completion target; e. g. familiarization and check flights, annual line checks, line release checks, IOEs, recurrent trainings, etc..
  </li>
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   Ensures that all adjustments in published crew rosters are relayed to the crew members ahead of time; e.g. crew member on home standby must be upgraded to open flight/s at least 13Hrs prior to flight&rsquo;s ETD.
  </li>
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   Prepares, validates and transmits necessary pre-departure documents and authority required information, e.g. crew APP/APIS, crew list
  </li>
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   Participates in identifying improvements/adjustments required in the current processes or procedures, and in the productivity, systems used by the Crew Control team; e.g. crew management system, communication tools, reporting tools
  </li>
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   Prepares and transmits on time all required reports; e.g. submit to management the background for delayed flights relevant to Crew Planning and Control scope; absences to respective line managers, etc.
  </li>
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   Maintains and updates the crew database records including crew qualification records as received from authorized sources.
  </li>
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   Complies with necessary approved processes and procedures in order to attain the minimum agreed daily On Time Performance relevant to Crew Planning and Control scope
  </li>
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   Communicates on time to all support teams the required assistance, e.g. crew transportation, crew documents processing &amp; release monitoring, hotel accommodation, deadhead seat blocking &amp; booking, and crew status in order to maintain seamless routine crew control execution
  </li>
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   Reviews, validates and implements legal and compliant crew swaps.
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   Manages and handles crew roster changes in accordance with the Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) approved parameters
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   Participates and/or represents Crew Planning and Control during internal or external Audit activities.
  </li>
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   Performs and delivers tasks and responsibilities as maybe assigned by the line manager.
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  </li>
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  Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Management or Aviation related fields or from a recognized university is highly desirable
  </li>
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   Possess a valid &ldquo;Flight Dispatcher Certificate of License&rdquo; issued from an approved institute or organization, preferably recognized by the applicable Civil Aviation Authority, alternately, successful completion of &ldquo;Flight Dispatch&rdquo; initial course or equivalent
  </li>
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   Exposure to QA/Safety/Security/Audit procedures and practices related to and affecting Flight Operations.
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   Capable of applying policies, procedures as per approved standards and regulations.
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   Basic knowledge in using crew management systems, productivity tools
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   Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations training is an advantage.
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  </li>
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  Work Experience
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 3+ years of experience in comparable airlines in the operations department as an approved or licensed &ldquo;Flight Dispatcher&rdquo;; experience with low-cost airline is preferred.
</div>


Flight Operations Officer

Qatar Airways

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job title
</div><div>Flight Operations Technical Support Officer
</div></div><div><div>Ref #
</div><div>250000QP
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>Qatar - Doha
</div></div><div><div>Job family
</div><div>Pilots &amp; Flight Operations
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Closing date: 11-Jan-2026</li></ul><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p>The Flight Operations Technical Support Officer assists with the maintenance and distribution of operational documentation and technical publications. Main duties include:</p><ul><li>
Assist the Head of Flight Operations with daily flight operational activities of Amiri Flight&rsquo;s 24/7 global operations.</li><li>
 Liaise with respective manual owners and stakeholders to produce, revise and distribute Operational and In-house manuals as per the company standards, policies and procedures in compliance with Local and International regulations.</li><li>
Responsible for the content management, maintenance and technical support of all Flight Deck Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs), document folders and Electronic Flight Bag.</li><li>
Communicate and coordinate with different Departments within Flight Operations on operational document maintenance and distribution.</li><li>
 Assist with validation and verification of Loadable Software Aircraft Parts prior to distribution to technical engineering for aircraft update.</li></ul><br>
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</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Qualification &amp; Experience</b></div><div></div><ul><li><div><br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products and administrative skills pertaining to the library functions and maintenance.</div></li><li><div>
Three years&rsquo; experience in airline flight operations preferred. Experience in aircraft documentation and library processes with a sound knowledge of aviation, library and IT functions.</div></li><li><div>
Experience supporting Electronic Flight Bag operations is considered a plus.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Skills</b></div><div></div><ul><li><div><br>
Proficient in English language.</div></li><li><div>
Team and Service Orientation.</div></li><li><div>
Social Competence.</div></li><li><div>
Communication Skills.</div></li><li><div>
Process Focused.</div></li></ul><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
<div><b>About Qatar Airways Group
</b></div><br>
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We&rsquo;ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don&rsquo;t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.<br>
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So whether you&rsquo;re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.<br>
</div></div><div><div>https://aa115.taleo.net/careersection/QA_External_CS/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&amp;job=250000QP</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Flight Operations Technical Support Officer

Asteria Aerospace

<div><div>Asteria Aerospace Ltd is a full-stack drone technology company providing actionable intelligence from aerial data.</div><div>
We develop deeply customized drone solutions for government and enterprise customers using our in-house hardware design,</div><div>
software development, and manufacturing capabilities. We have been a trusted partner to provide long-term and quality-focused drone products</div><div>
&amp; services to the defense &amp; homeland security, agriculture, oil &amp; gas, energy &amp; utilities, telecommunications, mining, and construction sectors.</div><div>
Our drone solutions protect borders and facilities, improve farm yields, inspect critical assets, and monitor construction sites using the power</div><div>
of aerial intelligence. Asteria Aerospace is a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Ltd, which is a majority-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd.</div><div></div><div><br>
</div><div>
If drones excite and inspire you, we would love to have you as a part of our growing team of change-makers. Don&rsquo;t simply watch the latest tech unfold, be a part of creating the future with us!</div><div><br>
</div><div>
</div><div>Our Values</div><div>
</div><div>
1. Take Charge</div><div>
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2. Build Trust</div><div>
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3. Thrive Together</div><div>
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4. Pursue Excellence</div><div>
</div><div>
5. Focus on Quality</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Designation: Associate Engineer I - Flight Operations</b></h3><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Description:</b></div><div>
The Associate Engineer I-Flight Operation role is to safely operate drones for drone solutions projects by executing approved mission plans, capturing high-quality aerial data and ensuring strict compliance with DGCA regulations, airspace requirements and organizational SOPs. The role involves conducting pre-flight and post-flight checks, maintaining flight logs, coordinating with the operations team during deployments and promptly reporting any technical or safety issues to ensure reliable, efficient and compliant drone operations.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Specific Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Operate quadcopter &amp;VTOL drones for aerial surveys, inspections, and monitoring projects.</li><li>
Conduct pre-flight planning and on-site reconnaissance.</li><li>
Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks to ensure safety and efficiency.</li><li>
Capture aerial datasets (RGB, Thermal, Multispectral, or EO-IR, as applicable).</li><li>
Ensure strict adherence to DGCA and company safety protocols.</li><li>
Support troubleshooting and basic maintenance of drones and ground equipment.</li><li>
Maintain accurate flight logs, daily mission reports, and operational records.</li><li>
Support mission planning with Project Leads.</li><li>
Assist in equipment inventory management and readiness checks.</li><li>
Assist in the development of operational SOPs and training materials when required.</li><li>
Travel to customer or project locations as per operational needs..</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Desired Skills &amp; Characteristics:</b></div><ul><li>
Quadcopter &amp; VTOL flying skills</li><li>
Understanding of drone components and flight modes.</li><li>
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting under supervision.</li><li>
Documentation and reporting.</li><li>
Good communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>
Willingness to learn and adapt to project requirements.</li><li>
Documentation and reporting.</li><li>
Good communication and teamwork skills.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Qualification:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s in Aeronautical/ Mechanical/ Electronics/related Engineering</li><li>
Valid DGCA Pilot license</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Relevant Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
0-2 years experience in flying multirotor and VTOL</li><li>
Experience in onsite drone data collection and data post processing.</li><li>
Experience in flying in different terrains and operational conditions (rural, industrial, corridor, confined areas).</li></ul></div>

Associate Engineer I - Flight Operations

Emirates Flight Catering

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Purpose
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Control daily operational activities of the Flight Operations and assist the Operations Management to supervise the workforce and coordinate with the clients, internal stakeholders and any other external stake holders to ensure people, production and catering services are operated in the most efficient and safe manner to ensure that the Customers receive the highest standards of service and product.
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 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Result Areas
  </strong>
 </p>
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  <li>
   Ensure supervision of assigned staff by training, motivating and counselling to achieve the objectives agreed upon and provide the necessary guidance whenever required.
  </li>
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   Liaise with the airline representative in relation to catering uplift, pax figures and any additional service that may be requested on a flight to-flight basis.
  </li>
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   Prepare the catering order forms and forward them to all concerned sections.
  </li>
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   Ensure that the loading / offloading procedures are followed as per the laid down policy of the airlines, company and the airport security.
  </li>
  <li>
   Carry out spot-checks at the operations section and on the ramp in order to ensure that food and equipment are provided as per the airline standards on schedule.
  </li>
  <li>
   Check all the checklists and other relevant documents and make sure that they are completed and duly signed by all concerned before forwarding them to the Accounts Department.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure all customers are provided with the best quality of service through cost effective and efficient management, assuring continuous improvement of service delivery.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated ability to identify and implement corrective actions arising from incident investigation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Responsible for implementing safe working practices and procedures in accordance with EKFC policies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Comply with and ensure all relevant standards and regulatory requirements are met. Promptly carry out the required due diligence of incidents and escalate to management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor the daily resource allocation and escalate any significant variances to Management and Business Support. Ensure briefings and shift handovers are communicated to all relevant stakeholders
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <strong>
   Knowledge, Skills &amp; Minimum Experience
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 </p>
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 <p>
  <strong>
   Education Qualifications
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Diploma or equivalent qualification (Must have) b) Certifications/Licensure related to Six Sigma, Logistics, or Supply Chain (Preferred)
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Work Experience
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Years of Experience: 5 years
  </li>
  <li>
   Area of Experience: Flight Operations, Food Packing or Logistics function preferably in the Airline Catering Industry and/or Food Industry
  </li>
  <li>
   2 years exposure in a supervisory capacity (preferred)
  </li>
 </ul>
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 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Skills
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Strong written, verbal, and communication skills
  </li>
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   Ability to set priorities and assign work to team
  </li>
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   Ability to maintain records and prepare reports with strong attention to detail
  </li>
  <li>
   Time and resource management skills e) Good knowledge in MS Office applications and ERP systems
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to collaborate cross functionally and at all levels and team based approach including ability to positively manage conflict
  </li>
  <li>
   High level of commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability to change
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Operations Supervisor

Credence

<div><p><b>Overview</b></p><p>
At Credence, we support our clients&rsquo; mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.</p><p>
We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.</p><p>
Credence has an immediate opening for a Flight Test and Evaluation Manager who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM (AFLCMC/WAM) directorate, F-16 division at Tyndall AFB, FL.</p><p>
F-16 &ldquo;Viper&rdquo; AFLCMC/WAM is headquartered at Hill Air Force Base with units located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Tyndall Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The F-16 &ldquo;Viper&rdquo; is a multi-role fighter jet delivering air-to-air, air-to-ground, and surveillance capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF) and Coalition Partners.
</p><p>The F-16 program has the largest Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in U.S. history producing over 4,500 jets for 24 countries. Each F-16 FMS case is uniquely tailored to country requirements / development / funding. Presently, FMS production orders exist through 2030. Additionally, the F-16 program includes the Multi-National Fighter Program (MNFP). MNFP is not a typical FMS program, but a unique, cooperative USAF and development program implemented through the FMS process under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). MNFP began in 1975 with the countries of Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway; Portugal joined in 200.</p><p></p><p><b>
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:</b></p><p></p><ul>
<li>
Assist in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases of test and evaluation to assess the performance of F-16 systems, subsystems and equipment as they progress through the various acquisition phases and milestones.
</li><li>Assist to prepare, maintain, update and review the full range of test and test-related documentation for adequacy, specification/performance requirement compliance, conformity with mandatory guidance and provide recommendations as necessary for improvement.
</li><li>Assist to develop the plan to ensure execution and support the flight test program for the F-16 FMS programs including both the production and modification efforts, including close coordination with technical (engineering), logistics, flight test community, and Lead Development Test Organization (LDTO) test support staff.
</li><li>Support management of all phases of the flight test program and shall assess the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems and equipment for a major acquisition and modification program. The Contractor shall assist to analyze technical and contractual requirements and to formulate test strategies and methodologies to ensure the optimum verification of requirements.
 </li><li>Support flight test meetings such as Test Integrated Product Team (TIPT) meetings.
</li><li>Assist to develop briefing charts, manage meeting logistics of briefing presentations, set up VTC/TEAMS meetings, prepare minutes, manage action items, schedule conference rooms, issue attendee invitations, and provide meeting handouts.
</li><li>Support the F-16 Integrated Test Team (ITT) meetings and provide inputs to the F-16 overall test documentation including the Capstone Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP).
 </li><li>Assist to develop master test plans, detailed test schedules, and develop specific measures of performance and effectiveness.
</li><li>Assist to forecast requirements for, and acquire munitions, air-to-air vehicles, range targets and emitters, alternate mission equipment, and any specialized ground equipment necessary for handling, maintaining, or testing F-16 aircraft and equipment.</li>
<li>Assist review and shall make approval recommendations to the Government.
</li><li>Assist to locate and coordinate delivery of required flight test Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) with various GFE managers to include subsystems, test instrumentation, and weapons so they are available to support tests. (Prime Contractor is responsible for maintenance of test aircraft).
</li><li>Assist in obtaining aircraft spare assets as appropriate to support the scope and level of test.
</li><li>Assist to coordinate actions of other Contractors, DoD representatives, and Developmental Test (DT) personnel.
</li><li>Assist to develop and coordinate test reporting requirements and shall support periodic reviews and disposition test agency watch items.
</li><li>Assist to review watch items/Deficiency Reports (DRs) and coordinate required resolution.
</li><li>Assist to review flight test video and other data to assess the validity and impact of any significant anomalies, and shall recommend whether to suspend flight testing pending resolution. The Contractor shall review Government test completion letters, test reports, and Contractor test reports for adequacy, specification/performance requirement compliance, conformity with mandatory guidance and shall provide recommendations for process improvement.
</li><li>Assist to prepare, monitor, review, analyze and coordinate FMS documentation in compliance with established USG and FMS policy and procedures, utilizing exceptional communication skills, verbal and written, essential for effective interaction with both technical and non-technical personnel in the performance of assigned duties.
</li><li>Assist in collecting required documentation from vendors such as safety of flight certificates, software release memos, weapon range safety footprints, electronic warfare emitter types, frequency management data, technical order (TO) source data, and coordinate any required approvals with the appropriate agency(s). The Contractor shall support the appropriate airworthiness evaluations and documentation to support flight test efforts.
</li><li>Assist to develop preliminary estimates of flight test program cost and shall track obligation dates for funding and expenditure rates.
</li><li>Assist to develop program introduction documents and coordinate test agencies&rsquo; statements of capability for approval.</li>
<li>Recommend data and instrumentation requirements for each stakeholder and track the development of the data analysis plan as well as test aircraft instrumentation/modification documents.
</li><li>Assist in using current Government (industry standard) software for preparation of letters, documents, reports, and databases.
</li><li>Assist to prepare flight test release documentation, ensuring that required airworthiness and SEEK EAGLE flight clearance requirements have been met.
</li><li>Assist to coordinate test requirements between the prime Contractor, SPO IPT/SAPM, SPO Test Manager, Air Force Test Center (AFTC) or other LDTO as appropriate, and other test agencies.</li>
<li>Assist to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications and procedures necessary prior to start of flight test.
</li><li>Assist to perform all flight test related duties related to both new production and major modification efforts.</li>
<li>Function as a liaison with widely dispersed team members in preparing technical materials, briefings slides, handouts, minutes, letters, reports and agendas.
</li><li>Participate in flight test missions (prime Contractor testbeds) to review data real-time.
</li><li>Assist to manage flight test programs requiring the integration of the electronic warfare systems (e.g. Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) and/or Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System (ACES)) and a broad variety of weapons for both the production and modified aircraft to include extensive coordination with various U.S. Government agencies, Air Force, prime weapon system Contractors, and various other vendors and subsystem Contractors.
</li><li>Assist to track cost and schedule of the test program, and provide status reports on program expenditures to the PM.
</li><li>Support program reviews and shall brief test plans, issues, and program status.
</li><li>Assist to prepare and present briefings at meetings with the customer, management, and higher headquarters.
</li><li>Assist with the release of reports to the customer through the foreign disclosure office and ensure reports are appropriately sanitized utilizing International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and other FMS policies and guidelines.
</li><li>Travel CONUS/OCONUS in order to support engineering technical meetings, test planning meetings, PMRs, Program Management Action Team (PMATs), Functional/Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), and periodic observation of test mission execution at Government facilities or vendor labs.
</li><li>May be required to participate in Contractor flight test missions.
</li><li>Assist to review the DDL, security classification guidance, and other technical documentation for the program and assist to coordinate test-related documentation release issues with the foreign disclosure office.</li>
</ul><p><b>
Requirements</b></p><ul>
<li>
Must have at least an active secret clearance.</li>
<li>Master&rsquo;s or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least five of which must be in the DoD or</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD or</li>
<li>Fifteen years of directly related experience with proper certifications, eight of which must be in the DoD</li>
<li>Minimum of three years of experience planning or conducting military flight test programs</li>
<li>Expertise in planning, directing, and integrating all aspects of the test and evaluation functions pertaining to the development, acquisition, and deployment of aeronautical weapons systems</li>
</ul><p><b>
Benefits</b></p><ul>
<li>
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li>
<li>Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)</li>
<li>Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &amp; AD&amp;D)</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &amp; Public Holidays)</li>
<li>Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)</li>
<li>Short Term &amp; Long Term Disability</li>
<li>Training &amp; Development</li></ul></div>

Flight Test and Evaluation Manager, Senior F-16 WAM (Secret)

<div><p><b>Overview</b></p><p>
At Credence, we support our clients&rsquo; mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.</p><p>
We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.</p><p>
Credence has an immediate opening for a Flight Test and Evaluation Manager who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM (AFLCMC/WAM) directorate, F-16 division at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.</p><p>
F-16 &ldquo;Viper&rdquo; AFLCMC/WAM is headquartered at Hill Air Force Base with units located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Tyndall Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The F-16 &ldquo;Viper&rdquo; is a multi-role fighter jet delivering air-to-air, air-to-ground, and surveillance capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF) and Coalition Partners.
</p><p>The F-16 program has the largest Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in U.S. history producing over 4,500 jets for 24 countries. Each F-16 FMS case is uniquely tailored to country requirements / development / funding. Presently, FMS production orders exist through 2030. Additionally, the F-16 program includes the Multi-National Fighter Program (MNFP). MNFP is not a typical FMS program, but a unique, cooperative USAF and development program implemented through the FMS process under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). MNFP began in 1975 with the countries of Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway; Portugal joined in 200.</p><p></p><p><b>
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:</b></p><p></p><ul>
<li>
Assist in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases of test and evaluation to assess the performance of F-16 systems, subsystems and equipment as they progress through the various acquisition phases and milestones.
</li><li>Assist to prepare, maintain, update and review the full range of test and test-related documentation for adequacy, specification/performance requirement compliance, conformity with mandatory guidance and provide recommendations as necessary for improvement.
</li><li>Assist to develop the plan to ensure execution and support the flight test program for the F-16 FMS programs including both the production and modification efforts, including close coordination with technical (engineering), logistics, flight test community, and Lead Development Test Organization (LDTO) test support staff.
</li><li>Support management of all phases of the flight test program and shall assess the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems and equipment for a major acquisition and modification program. The Contractor shall assist to analyze technical and contractual requirements and to formulate test strategies and methodologies to ensure the optimum verification of requirements.
 </li><li>Support flight test meetings such as Test Integrated Product Team (TIPT) meetings.
</li><li>Assist to develop briefing charts, manage meeting logistics of briefing presentations, set up VTC/TEAMS meetings, prepare minutes, manage action items, schedule conference rooms, issue attendee invitations, and provide meeting handouts.
</li><li>Support the F-16 Integrated Test Team (ITT) meetings and provide inputs to the F-16 overall test documentation including the Capstone Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP).
 </li><li>Assist to develop master test plans, detailed test schedules, and develop specific measures of performance and effectiveness.
</li><li>Assist to forecast requirements for, and acquire munitions, air-to-air vehicles, range targets and emitters, alternate mission equipment, and any specialized ground equipment necessary for handling, maintaining, or testing F-16 aircraft and equipment.</li>
<li>Assist review and shall make approval recommendations to the Government.
</li><li>Assist to locate and coordinate delivery of required flight test Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) with various GFE managers to include subsystems, test instrumentation, and weapons so they are available to support tests. (Prime Contractor is responsible for maintenance of test aircraft).
</li><li>Assist in obtaining aircraft spare assets as appropriate to support the scope and level of test.
</li><li>Assist to coordinate actions of other Contractors, DoD representatives, and Developmental Test (DT) personnel.
</li><li>Assist to develop and coordinate test reporting requirements and shall support periodic reviews and disposition test agency watch items.
</li><li>Assist to review watch items/Deficiency Reports (DRs) and coordinate required resolution.
</li><li>Assist to review flight test video and other data to assess the validity and impact of any significant anomalies, and shall recommend whether to suspend flight testing pending resolution. The Contractor shall review Government test completion letters, test reports, and Contractor test reports for adequacy, specification/performance requirement compliance, conformity with mandatory guidance and shall provide recommendations for process improvement.
</li><li>Assist to prepare, monitor, review, analyze and coordinate FMS documentation in compliance with established USG and FMS policy and procedures, utilizing exceptional communication skills, verbal and written, essential for effective interaction with both technical and non-technical personnel in the performance of assigned duties.
</li><li>Assist in collecting required documentation from vendors such as safety of flight certificates, software release memos, weapon range safety footprints, electronic warfare emitter types, frequency management data, technical order (TO) source data, and coordinate any required approvals with the appropriate agency(s). The Contractor shall support the appropriate airworthiness evaluations and documentation to support flight test efforts.
</li><li>Assist to develop preliminary estimates of flight test program cost and shall track obligation dates for funding and expenditure rates.
</li><li>Assist to develop program introduction documents and coordinate test agencies&rsquo; statements of capability for approval.</li>
<li>Recommend data and instrumentation requirements for each stakeholder and track the development of the data analysis plan as well as test aircraft instrumentation/modification documents.
</li><li>Assist in using current Government (industry standard) software for preparation of letters, documents, reports, and databases.
</li><li>Assist to prepare flight test release documentation, ensuring that required airworthiness and SEEK EAGLE flight clearance requirements have been met.
</li><li>Assist to coordinate test requirements between the prime Contractor, SPO IPT/SAPM, SPO Test Manager, Air Force Test Center (AFTC) or other LDTO as appropriate, and other test agencies.</li>
<li>Assist to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications and procedures necessary prior to start of flight test.
</li><li>Assist to perform all flight test related duties related to both new production and major modification efforts.</li>
<li>Function as a liaison with widely dispersed team members in preparing technical materials, briefings slides, handouts, minutes, letters, reports and agendas.
</li><li>Participate in flight test missions (prime Contractor testbeds) to review data real-time.
</li><li>Assist to manage flight test programs requiring the integration of the electronic warfare systems (e.g. Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) and/or Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System (ACES)) and a broad variety of weapons for both the production and modified aircraft to include extensive coordination with various U.S. Government agencies, Air Force, prime weapon system Contractors, and various other vendors and subsystem Contractors.
</li><li>Assist to track cost and schedule of the test program, and provide status reports on program expenditures to the PM.
</li><li>Support program reviews and shall brief test plans, issues, and program status.
</li><li>Assist to prepare and present briefings at meetings with the customer, management, and higher headquarters.
</li><li>Assist with the release of reports to the customer through the foreign disclosure office and ensure reports are appropriately sanitized utilizing International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and other FMS policies and guidelines.
</li><li>Travel CONUS/OCONUS in order to support engineering technical meetings, test planning meetings, PMRs, Program Management Action Team (PMATs), Functional/Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), and periodic observation of test mission execution at Government facilities or vendor labs.
</li><li>May be required to participate in Contractor flight test missions.
</li><li>Assist to review the DDL, security classification guidance, and other technical documentation for the program and assist to coordinate test-related documentation release issues with the foreign disclosure office.</li>
</ul><p><b>
Requirements</b></p><ul>
<li>
Must have at least an active top-secret clearance.</li>
<li>Master&rsquo;s or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least five of which must be in the DoD or</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD or</li>
<li>Fifteen years of directly related experience with proper certifications, eight of which must be in the DoD</li>
<li>Minimum of three years of experience planning or conducting military flight test programs</li>
<li>Expertise in planning, directing, and integrating all aspects of the test and evaluation functions pertaining to the development, acquisition, and deployment of aeronautical weapons systems</li>
</ul><p><b>
Benefits</b></p><ul>
<li>
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li>
<li>Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)</li>
<li>Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &amp; AD&amp;D)</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &amp; Public Holidays)</li>
<li>Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)</li>
<li>Short Term &amp; Long Term Disability</li>
<li>Training &amp; Development</li></ul></div>

Flight Test and Evaluation Manager, Senior F-16 WAM (Top Secret)

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