Senior Flight Operations Manager

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Location: UK
Job type: Permanent
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Sector: Flight Crew
Job Role:

Senior Flight Operations Manager

(based in Budapest)

Purpose of the position:

Historically Wizz Air retained a Chief Pilot post reporting to the Head of Flight Operations with oversight of the Regional Managers. This was a traditional flying role that required both office and flying duties. To enhance and further support the business, this role will be combined and fulfilled by the current Head of Flight Operations. Therefore there is a need for a dedicated Office Manager to oversee the daily management of the line pilots and address shortfalls within the operation.

Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations you will be responsible for ensuring the effective working of Wizz Air Flight Operations, including process development, on-time performance, project management and oversight of IT projects.

You shall be driven and innovative, the ability to lead and develop a large, dynamic and diverse workforce in a fast-paced environment - and be sensitive to national and cultural differences across the network is critical in this role. You will be required to work closely with Crew Resources and Cabin Operations to ensure compliance and uniformity throughout the operation.

Responsibilities:

* Create processes that enhance the operations linking all relevant parties to eliminate wastages and job overlap

* Monitor operational delays and develop initiatives to improve on-time performance

* Oversee IT developments within Flight operations ensuring deliverable targets are achieved within scope and budget

* Collaborate with Regional Managers to collectively solve daily operational issues including Vacation Management, Uniform Distribution, Expense Processing

* Review all current documentation to ensure relevance and applicability

Requirements:

* University Degree, Prefeably in Aviation Management or Project Management

* Capability to understand complex issues and procedures

* Detailed understanding of safety principles surrounding aircraft operating processes and procedures

* Understanding of the principles surrounding aircrew rostering and fatigue management processes

* Understanding of Promapp project management is an advantage

* Good people management skills

* Ability to handle time pressure

* Good communication & organizational skills

* Very good English (both written and spoken)

* Computer literacy (MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

If you would like to join the dynamic team of Wizz Air, please apply here and attach your English CV.
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