Director Flight Operations
Posted:
11 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
8 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role
As Director Flight Operations you hold full accountability for our flight operation and crew training function acting as the CAA-nominated post holder for both Flight Operations and Crew Training. You will set our operational standards lead the teams and build a strong safety culture from the start-up phase.
What youll do
- Own all flight operations under our AOC in compliance with CAR OPS-1 and the Operations Manual.
- Build and lead crew training and checking flight and cabin crew including CRM and human factors and maintain the training standards and manuals.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures and embed safe operating practices and just culture.
What youll bring
- A valid ATPL for the ATR family issued or validated by the Oman CAA.
- A current TRI rating on the ATR72-600 (or an approvable equivalent).
- Five years relevant experience including two in a senior operational management role in aviation.
- A track record leading flight ops teams and running crew training and checking programmes.
- Strong knowledge of commercial air transport regulations AOC Ops Specs the Operations Manual QMS/SMS FTL and FDAP.
What will set you apart
- Experience as a CAA-nominated Flight Operations Post Holder.
- Having stood up a safe operation and training function from start-up working closely with a regulator.