Flight Operations Officer

Short summary of post

We are seeking a highly organised, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Flight Operations Officer to join our dynamic aviation team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations through effective flight planning, operational control, and real-time flight monitoring.

This position requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and monitor operational flight plans in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, interpret, monitor, and disseminate weather and aeronautical information to support safe and efficient flight operations.
• Conduct flight planning calculations, including fuel requirements, aircraft performance, routing, and operational limitations.
• Prepare and issue dispatch releases, crew briefing packs, and associated operational documentation.
• Arrange and coordinate overflight permits, landing permits, airport slots, customs clearances, and related operational approvals.
• Provide flight crews with accurate operational updates regarding weather conditions, airfield status, communication facilities, and en-route changes.
• Monitor flights in progress (Flight Watch) in accordance with SACAA regulations and company operational procedures.
• Ensure all operational records and documentation are maintained accurately and filed in compliance with SACAA and company requirements.
• Support operational decision-making to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient dispatch of all flights.
• Maintain compliance with the Company Operations Manual, SACARS, SACATS, EASA, IOSA and all other applicable aviation regulations and standards.

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Matric).
• FOO Certificate
• Previous experience in flight operations, dispatch, or aviation operations control.
• Strong working knowledge of aviation operational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and operational systems.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• South African citizen or legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Core Competencies

• Operational Planning & Coordination – Ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and manage flight operations while ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Analytical Thinking & Decision-Making – Ability to assess operational information, identify potential risks, and make sound, time-sensitive decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Attention to Detail – Strong focus on accuracy when preparing flight plans, operational documentation, permits, and compliance-related records.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with flight crew, operational departments, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Resilience & Pressure Management – Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and effective while managing multiple priorities and responding to changing operational demands.

Application Closure: COB 09 October 2026