Flight Crew Manager

Description

Beyond is seeking internal applications for a Flight Crew Manager. This position can be based in either Malé (MLE) or Dubai (DWC).

The Flight Crew Manager is appointed by, and reports to the NPFO, and is responsible for:

• Overseeing operational delivery
• Day-to-day management of the flight crew
• Leading and developing flight crew in order to ensure:
• Required flight safety and regulatory compliance levels are achieved
• Optimum operational delivery of an effective, efficient, and flexible flight crew workforce
• Defining and implementing strategy, process, and policy to ensure consistent and cost-effective management of:
• Flight crew selection and recruitment
• Flight crew roster patterns
• Flight crew career progress
• Base transfer scheme
• Assisting in the development, review, and update of the company Operations Manuals (OM)

Flight Crew Manager's main duties and responsibilities are:

• Ensure a safe operation through the continuous performance management of pilots ensuring compliance with all Beyond policies and procedures
• Oversight of safety by monitoring ASR reporting rates and base occurrences trends, providing appropriate mitigations and escalating issues as required
• Escalate to NPFO and NPSSC on issues affecting the safety policy, operational regulatory compliance, operational standards, process, and procedures
• Develop and maintain a team management strategy/style which creates a positive, just culture that engenders flight crew to feel valued and to trust and respect the pilot management team
• Consult and involve crew in decision making to enhance the working relationship
• Encourage pilots to think safety, on-time performance, cost, and service
• Support the Flight Operations Management team to identify and implement cost savings initiatives, balancing safety with cost
• Monitor performance promoting OTP and fuel conservation measures at base
• Assist the Flight Operations in developing local processes
• Manage specific projects as directed by the Nominated Person Flight Operations
• Represent Beyond on flight operational matters at base level where technical expertise is required to improve safety
• Accountable for leading and managing pilots to deliver an efficient and flexible workforce
• Ensure commercial awareness within the pilot community
• Coach and mentor pilots as appropriate
• Manage pilot career development, particularly command development
• Deliver effective and consistent communications
• In liaison with rostering, chair the flight crew planning meeting
• Personal accountability for the resolution of pilot-related issues and conflicts (including performance issues) when necessary
• In liaison with P&T, maintain crew terms and conditions to reflect legislative changes and to balance pilots and business requirements
• In liaison with HR, effectively manage disciplinary and grievance procedures, escalation of issues, and proactive management/training
• Manage flight crew sickness and attendance management
• Provide reports and feedback on flight crew performance as required
• Generate monthly and annual reports related to flight crew performance
• Other relevant duties as directed by the NPFO

Requirements

• Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
• A320 valid type rating
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a pilot, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and commitment to safety and compliance

Benefits

Disclaimer:
If you do not receive a response from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful due to the high volume of applications we receive.