
Posted 8 days ago
Ground Operations Controller
European SAO (ESAO)On-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Coordinates ground operations and flight scheduling from the Operations Control Centre, liaising with crew, stakeholders, and departments to ensure compliant, feasible flight execution across European bases.
About this role
European SAO Limited are recruiting for a Ground Operations Controller as a technical member of the Operations Control Centre.
The Operations Controller vacancy is an amazing opportunity for a qualified officer with aviation skills and ambition who is seeking a challenging role in a diverse and
fast paced environment.
The OCC role within the Company Group is a key component because it acts as a centralised point of contact to manage various activities within the different deployed bases around Europe, having constant communication and coordination with all involved parties and departments.
The Operations Controller vacancy is an amazing opportunity for a qualified officer with aviation skills and ambition who is seeking a challenging role in a diverse and
fast paced environment.
The OCC role within the Company Group is a key component because it acts as a centralised point of contact to manage various activities within the different deployed bases around Europe, having constant communication and coordination with all involved parties and departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the day-to-day running of the Operational aspects and maintains the data required for management of the flight schedule
- Support Ground Operations Department on the daily monitoring of tasks (e.g. fulfil client requirements)
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders for different arrangements and coordination
- Coordinate and liaise with the crew members for flight schedule, climate condition, geographical factors and ensuring that country-specific requirements are complied with
- Undertake flight feasibility checks including FTL monitoring and NOTAMs. Ensures that the necessary handling, permits, fuel and airport requests are coordinated and confirmed to carry out the flight programs
- Compiles a Crew Briefing pack including an operational flight plan and executes crew control instructions for crew travel and hotel accommodation arrangements when
required - Communicates with the CAMO Manager on the operational status of the aircrafts and the planning for the maintenance events
- Participates in the functioning of the Emergency Response Plan within the Operations Control Centre
- Office Administration; liaise with the internal stakeholders for office organisation
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential and mandatory requirements:
- Must have the right to live and work in Malta
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written
- Experience in flight dispatch/ground operations control in a Business Aviation environment
- IT Proficient - capable of working with Google work space or Microsoft Office and willing to learn/use aviation specific software
- Teamplayer with a proactive attitude able to take initiative with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to adapt and handle last minute changes
- Ability to prioritise and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Able to occasionally travel to other European countries or the United Kingdom
Desirable requirements:
- PPL, Flight Dispatcher licence or Aviation related qualification
- Experience in International Aviation Network Planning
- Driving licence
Advantages considered a plus:
- Proficiency in other languages
- Other aviation related experience or courses
- Organised and analytical person
Benefits
- Full-time permanent position (Working hours - Mon to Fri 9-5 initially with a possibility of 12hr shift introduction)
- On-site position, office located in Malta
Skills
Aviation Specific SoftwareBusiness AviationCrew Control InstructionsFlight DispatchFTL MonitoringGoogle WorkspaceGround Operations ControlMicrosoft OfficeNOTAMsOperational Flight Planning
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