Head of Operations Control Centre

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of OCC to join one of our Clients on a permanent basis in Malta!

the Head of OCC is responsible for leading the growing OCC department to achieve managing the flight preparation and flight following, whether via approved subcontractors or directly.

Responsibilities Include:

• Proactive and reactive contingency planning during times of disruption to scheduled flights, while remaining within customer service and fiscal requirements;
• Maintain and monitor the day to day integrity of all Operational software systems and integrations;
• Act as 24hr Operations on call, on a rotating roster basis;
• Supervises the day-to-day running of the company Operational Control Centre and maintains the data required for management of the flight schedule.
• Undertake flight feasibility checks including FTL and security risk assessment.
• Verification of crew currency and route/area/aerodrome qualification requirements against OM Part C in particular.
• Coordinate with pilots on allotted routes with flight schedule, climate condition and geographical factors.
• Evaluates all fuel loads and payload for each flight.
• Ensures that the necessary handling, permits, fuel and airport slot requests are coordinated and confirmed to carry out the flight program;
• Ensuring that country-specific requirements are complied with;
• Contracts and monitors performance of external providers including but not limited to:- handling agents, FBOs, Fuel suppliers, Customs and Border Control.
• Ensures the completion and filing of ATC flight plans and that all necessary diplomatic and over- flight clearances are obtained to carry out the flying program;
• Compiles a correct and complete Crew Briefing including an operational flight plan.
• Communicates with the CAMO manager on the operational status of the aircraft including AOC and MEL dispatch issues.

Requirements:

• ICAO member State Flight Dispatcher license or Recognised Flight Operations Officer Diploma
• 8+ years of current experience in flight dispatch/ aircraft operations control / crew control in a Business Aviation environment.
• 4 years of experience managing an Operational Control Centre in a Business Aviation environment.
• NAT-HLA operations.
• Worldwide/Long Range International Trip Planning.
• Flight Time Limitations (Sub-Part Q & EASA)

Apply today for more information on this not to be missed opportunity!

** PLEASE NOTE, You must have the right to work in the E.U to be considered **