FlySafair is South Africa's true low cost airline. We took to the skies in October 2014 and have expanded fast, linking several key destinations in South Africa.
Our intention is to keep our fares lower for longer and in so doing offer South Africans an affordable and easy air travel alternative.
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Prepare and validate Operational Flight Plans (Navigation Logs) using the approved Flight Planning Systems;
Capture and maintain accurate records of all aircraft movements within the Flight Planning System;
Assess route feasibility to ensure compliance with regulatory authority requirements, international civil aviation standards, and company policies;
Monitor and report on post-flight statistical data, identifying deviations, inefficiencies, or safety concerns;
Configure flight planning software, including the setup and maintenance of applications required for Flight Crew iPads;
Liaise with regulatory authorities, foreign civil aviation bodies, and airport service providers to ensure adherence to statutory and operational requirements;
Communicate and coordinate with navigation data suppliers to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data;
Report non-compliance promptly and implement corrective actions to restore compliance with SACAA and ICAO standards;
Ensure all activities align with statutory regulations, organisational standards, policies, and procedures;
Monitor and coordinate Navigation Training courses for Flight Operations staff, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company requirements;
Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide ongoing support to flight crew and operations staff in the use of navigation and flight planning tools;
Analyse stakeholder needs (internal and external) and identify opportunities for process and system improvement;
Build, support, and maintain professional, diverse, and collaborative relationships across departments and with external service providers;
Implement remedial actions where stakeholder needs or service levels are not being met;
Manage fair utilisation principles and coordination of shared navigation services between airlines, ensuring transparency and equitable access;
Contribute to the safety management system by identifying risks, reporting hazards, and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are applied;
Analyse operational performance data to identify trends, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities in flight planning and navigation processes;
Support innovation and system optimisation projects, ensuring new technologies and processes are implemented effectively;
Conduct fuel planning and tankering evaluations by considering fuel pricing, uplift limitations, payload implications, route characteristics, and operational constraints;
Evaluate and update tankering strategies to balance operational efficiency, cost optimisation, and environmental considerations;
Liaise with internal stakeholders and external fuel providers to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and operationally compliant fuel supply;
Monitor and analyse fuel uplift, burn rates, and consumption trends to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings;
Participate in fuel optimisation and fuel-saving initiatives aligned with organisational efficiency and sustainability objectives;
Produce fuel performance analyses and reports to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement;
Ensure fuel planning practices comply with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and operational procedures;
Compile and distribute regular operational reports on flight planning accuracy, route feasibility, delays, and post-flight statistical data to management and regulatory stakeholders where applicable;
Generate compliance and performance dashboards to track adherence to SACAA requirements and company standards;
Provide management with analytical insights and recommendations based on trends, anomalies, and operational performance indicators;
Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate and complete reporting records, ensuring data is accessible for internal and external audits.
Requirements
Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
Flight Operations Officer course (Essential);
Train the Trainer (Essential);
Relevant Degree/Diploma (Advantageous);
5 years' relevant experience (Essential);
Experience in aviation fuel management function (Essential);
Experience with Jeppesen software (Advantageous);
Experience of an Operations Control System (OCS) (Advantageous);
Pervious aviation industry experience (Beneficial);
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