Flight Operations ManagerCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
Flight Operations Managers are part of the team tasked with running the operations control centre of an airline or carrier. They ensure crews and aircraft are in the right time and place before taking to the skies or undergoing checks, refuelling and maintenance.
They have particular responsibility for handling serious matters which could negatively impact on airline operations, such as bad weather and air traffic control issues. When delays happen they will make changes to aircraft slots as necessary.
Their other regular daily work and activities include:
Checking aircraft arrive and depart on time.
Keeping flight disruption to a minimum with forward planning.
Working with colleagues in operations control and engineering centre.
Set rotas and rosters needed to allocate flight crews.
Ensure there is cover for any absences.
Meetings with officials from other departments, customs, police, emergency services, etc.
Keeping fair and accurate records.
Writing reports.
Work and shift patterns for Flight Operations Managers will depend on the size of the airport concerned and the frequency of the air traffic it handles.
Flight Operations Manager’s are mostly office based but can also spend time working in aircraft parking areas.
Flight Operations Managers have to be of smart appearance in public, when working outside in aircraft areas must wear a high visibility vest and ear defenders at all times.
Starting salaries for Flight Operations Managers are around £18000 per year, with more for shifts and overtime. Some will also be on call 24/7 to handle any arising emergency or crisis situations.
Employers prefer applicants to be qualified to at least GCSE level and up to HND/degree level.
Flight Operations Managers are usually employed by passenger and cargo airlines.
Flight Operations Managers normally live within short travelling distance of their workplace, and ideally will drive or have access to frequent public transport.
Most employers recruit internally promoting and training existing staff, such as transport administrators, ground staff, and customer service staff.
Vacancies are advertised in Flight International and other trade journals company websites, job centres and local press.
Posted By: Jon Richards
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