Flight Operations Assistant at FlySafair

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has a vacancy for a Flight Operations Assistant at our head office in Bonaero Park.  The successful application will report to The Schedules & Aircraft Movement Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Flight following;
• Operational Flight Plan preparation and distribution for FlySafair flights;
• Active CTOT Management;
• Operating the OCC telephones;
• Monitoring of non-normal operations procedures and guidelines;
• Distribution of all ETA’s to external and internal service providers through all channels as detailed in the WI for Operations Support;
• Flight Preparation (including ATS flight Plans, Sign-on sheets, eCFR’s, eRTOW’s)
• Distribution of the Operational Daily Flight Movement and revisions;
• Capture and storage of all pre-and post-flight data and forms;
• Assisting with formulating alternative plans with least amount of schedule impact during Irregular Operations;
• Ensure they are aware of the status of all aircraft during their shift;
• Advising relevant parties of any company related delays;
• Communication with all relevant staff, aircrew, engineering, management, etc;
• Liaise with Flight Line, Crew and AMC to arrange all services as required;
• Assist in the preparation and finalization of arrangements in respect of additional scheduled flights, charter flights and flights of a training or maintenance nature;
• Any other work as delegated by the Supervisor;
• Managing Operations Safe contents and distribution as required.
• Reference number – JHB000723

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an aviation operations environment;
• Restricted Radiotelephony License will be an advantage;
• Good communication skills (both oral and written) are essential, fluency in English;
• Willing and able to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays);
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 

• Able to effectively plan, organize and control;
• Confident and assertive;
• Organized, systematic and detail orientated;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Immaculate time keeping;
• Respectful amongst peers and management;
• Able to work under extreme pressure and short deadlines.