Flight Operations Assistant

• Prepare and distribute an Operational Flight Plan for each FlySafair flight;
• Ensure ATS Flight Plans are filed;
• Support flight planning through route selection, alternate selection, fuel planning, NOTAMs, weather, MEL/CDL and operational constraints;
• Active CTOT and ATFM monitoring and coordination;
• Monitor and respond through OCC Communication channels;
• Maintain continuous awareness of the status of all aircraft and flights during the shift;
• Monitor non-normal operations and apply company procedures;
• Distribute the Operational Daily Flight Movement and revisions;
• Assist with formulating alternative plans with the least amount of schedule impact during irregular Operations;
• Ensure awareness of the status of all aircraft during the shift;
• Advise relevant parties of any company related delays;
• Communicate with all relevant staff, aircrew, engineering and management where applicable. Liaise with Flight Line, Crew and AMC to arrange all services as required;
• Assist in the preparation and finalisation of arrangements for additional scheduled flight, charter flights, and training or maintenance flights. Comply with all regulatory safety and security requirements relevant to Flight Operations.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Equivalent);
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an aviation operations environment (Essential);
• Restricted Radiotelephony License (Advantageous);
• Willing and able to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays);
• Knowledge of Flight Planning and dispatch Aviation regulations;
• Knowledge of an Aviation Operational environment.

Personal Attributes

• Professional;
• Reliable and dependable;
• High integrity;
• Team orientated;
• Adaptable;
• Confident and assertive;
• Respectful amongst peers and management Able to work under extreme pressure and short deadlines.

Application Guideline

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 24 July 2026 #MC