Flight Operations Officer

ROLE PURPOSE STATEMENT

In joint authority with PIC, make decisions functions duties or tasks associated with the operational control to ensure safety and security of a Jambojet flight. This shall include provision, preparation and briefing the PIC with timely, adequate, updated flight documentation and relevant information in compliance with conditions and limitations specified in the AOC to ensure safe conduct of flights

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and process Operational Flight Plans for all Jambojet flight departing from Nairobi and other stations where applicable.
• Action all Messages/Emails for efficient safe operations.
• Operate radios VHF, HF to establish effective communications with aircraft.
• Ensure orderliness and cleanliness of Operations Control Centre in order to maintain conducive working environment.
• Compile and compute flight progress status in Wingtrac in order to maintain correct flight information.
• Provide meteorological information to aircraft in-flight when required for safe flight operations.
• Furnish the PIC while in flight, by appropriate means, with information which may be necessary for the safe conduct of the flight. Such information shall include but not limited to,
• In-flight diversions, deviation from planned routing and any changes that may affect safe continuation and safe completion of the flight.
• Ensure implementation of safety, security and emergency standards at all times.
• Prepare process and provide all updated dispatch documentation and information for readiness of flight crew briefings.
• Provide timely briefing to flight crew, in conformity with Company policy and Civil Aviation
• Regulations for safe operation of the flights.
  Provide Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) and meteorological pre-flight briefing for all crew departing from Nairobi and other stations where applicable.
• Advise Flight Crew on any payload status on the sector(s) to be flown to maximize payload.
• Prepare & File all ATS flight plans with the relevant Civil Aviation Authorities and communicate any changes thereof in good time in accordance with legal requirements
• Monitor all assigned aircraft for restrictive Operational MEL/CDL and plan flights considering the restrictions in consultation with the Maintenance team.
• Monitor day to day crew duty assignment to ensure compliance with the regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and advice the crew movement to transport provider to ensure prompt pick-up and drop-off of crew.
• Monitor closely crew check-in/check-out times to ensure flights operate on time and to enable alerting of SBY crew in good time to minimize delay.
• Daily tracking of crew roster

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in relevant field
• Must have a Flight Operations Officer License issued by KCAA
• Three years working experience in Airline Operations
• Must be a team player and ability to adopt to changes
• Computer literate
• Must be at least 21 years of agePrepare and process Operational Flight Plans for all Jambojet flight departing from Nairobi and other stations where applicable.
• Action all Messages/Emails for efficient safe operations.
• Operate radios VHF, HF to establish effective communications with aircraft.
• Ensure orderliness and cleanliness of Operations Control Centre in order to maintain conducive working environment.
• Compile and compute flight progress status in Wingtrac in order to maintain correct flight information.
• Provide meteorological information to aircraft in-flight when required for safe flight operations.
• Furnish the PIC while in flight, by appropriate means, with information which may be necessary for the safe conduct of the flight. Such information shall include but not limited to,
• In-flight diversions, deviation from planned routing and any changes that may affect safe continuation and safe completion of the flight.
• Ensure implementation of safety, security and emergency standards at all times.
• Prepare process and provide all updated dispatch documentation and information for readiness of flight crew briefings.
• Provide timely briefing to flight crew, in conformity with Company policy and Civil Aviation
• Regulations for safe operation of the flights.
  Provide Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) and meteorological pre-flight briefing for all crew departing from Nairobi and other stations where applicable.
• Advise Flight Crew on any payload status on the sector(s) to be flown to maximize payload.
• Prepare & File all ATS flight plans with the relevant Civil Aviation Authorities and communicate any changes thereof in good time in accordance with legal requirements
  Monitor all assigned aircraft for restrictive Operational MEL/CDL and plan flights considering the restrictions in consultation with the Maintenance team.
• Monitor day to day crew duty assignment to ensure compliance with the regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and advice the crew movement to transport provider to ensure prompt pick-up and drop-off of crew.
• Monitor closely crew check-in/check-out times to ensure flights operate on time and to enable alerting of SBY crew in good time to minimize delay.
• Daily tracking of crew roster

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in relevant field
• Must have a Flight Operations Officer License issued by KCAA
• Three years working experience in Airline Operations
• Must be a team player and ability to adopt to changes
• Computer literate
• Must be at least 21 years of age