Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Appropriate ATPL License is a must.
• Bachelor degree in Aeronautics/Aviation/Management or equivalent is an advantage. 
• Training in safety and emergency response is essential – a formal qualification is an advantage.
• Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations related training is a must.
• Training in IATA principles & standards relating to security is highly desirable.
• Cost Control, Compliance, Budgeting and Quality Assurance certificates and trainings are an added value and some may be treated as conditional for this role.
• Proficient in using aircraft systems; proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Web Search.
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills, Technical reports writings presentations, etc.
• Fluent in English, Arabic and French languages are advantages.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of extensive experience in Airlines Operations; he/she should have spent a minimum of 5 in a supervisory or managerial level in a similar position handling operational control over international commercial operations with similar aircrafts.
• Or, he/she should have spent a minimum of 3 years at least within the last 6 years as a pilot in command of (Airbus 320, Airbus 321); experience with low cost airline is considered an advantage.
• Possesses good industry knowledge in aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• Familiar with rules and regulations of Civil Aviation Authorities and regulatory bodies, preferably DGAC and IOSA pertaining to Flight Operations manuals and working procedures, as well as Pilots licensing.
• Working exposure to Quality Assurance/Safety/Security/Audit procedures and practices affecting Flight Operations.
• Experienced in implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures and manuals as per business requirements, approved quality standards, and in line with authority adopted regulations.
• Hands on operations with high pressure: a frequently changing environment with heavy work-load schedules and ad-hoc scenarios.
• High accuracy and attention to both results and details.
• Developed skills in cost-estimation analysis and managing budget expenditure.
• Experienced in measuring the team’s performance against regulations, manuals and set standards.