Vice President Flight Operations
$200,000 + Bonus + Benefits
India

The Company
The company is one of the largest airline in Asia. They are rapidly expanding and are growing their fleet size. Due to their growth, they are looking to hire a Vice President Flight Operations to head all the operations and to be part of the Executive Committee.

The Role

The duties of the role include but aren't limited to:

  1. The safe, efficient, economic and effective operations of the Company's aircraft fleet
  2. The progress and development of the cockpit crew
  3. Operational readiness to meet strategic and expansion plans, new aircraft induction
  4. Ensuring all DGCA and other regulatory compliances
  5. Continuous improvement in flying standards and development of operational efficiencies
  6. Currency of operations manuals, Policy deployment and the effectiveness of standard operating procedures
  7. Implementation of safety and quality initiatives
  8. Leveraging technology to build a high performing and contemporary flight ops function
  9. Pilot discipline, Pilot Utilization and Crew Scheduling efficacy
  10. Ensure integrity of Pilot training processes
  11. Fuel Optimization initiatives
  12. Flight Ops budget adherence
  13. Nurturing a professional & progressive relationship with DGCA (India's civil aviation regulatory body)

Who they are looking for


To be considered for this role, you should meet the following criteria:

  • 12000+ hours total flying experience
  • 6000+ hrs as PIC
  • 3000+ hrs PIC as PIC on A320 Type
  • 5+ yrs exp as DFO/Head-Flt Ops/Head-Flt Trng
  • Stint with commercial airline operator in last 2 yrs
  • LCC experience
  • Managed 30+ aircrafts in career
  • TRE/TRI rating on A320
  • Asian country Experience
  • Age preferably between 50-65 yrs
  • Effective leadership and people management skills
  • Analytical Skills / Keen 'eye' for details
  • Metrics driven / Process compliant
  • Impeccable record of regulatory compliance and safety norms adherence