Flight Operations Assistant (JHB) at FlySafair

Description

• Prepare and distribute an Operational Flight Plan for each FlySafair flight;
• Ensure ATS Flight Plans are filed;
• Support flight planning through route selection, alternate selection, fuel planning, NOTAMs, weather, MEL/CDL and operational constraints;
• Active CTOT and ATFM monitoring and coordination;
• Monitor and respond through OCC Communication channels;
• Maintain continuous awareness of the status of all aircraft and flights during the shift;
• Monitor non-normal operations and apply company procedures;
• Distribute the Operational Daily Flight Movement and revisions;
• Assist with formulating alternative plans with the least amount of schedule impact during irregular Operations;
• Ensure awareness of the status of all aircraft during the shift;
• Advise relevant parties of any company related delays;
• Communicate with all relevant staff, aircrew, engineering and management where applicable;
• Liaise with Flight Line, Crew and AMC to arrange all services as required;
• Assist in the preparation and finalisation of arrangements for additional scheduled flight, charter flights, and training or maintenance flights;
• Comply with all regulatory safety and security requirements relevant to Flight Operations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an aviation operations environment (Essential).
• Restricted Radiotelephony License (Advantageous).
• Willing and able to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays).
• Knowledge of Flight Planning and dispatch Aviation regulations.
• Knowledge of an Aviation Operational environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional.
• Reliable and dependable.
• High integrity.
• Team orientated.
• Adaptable.
• Confident and assertive.
• Respectful amongst peers and management Able to work under extreme pressure and short deadlines.