RwandAir Jobs - Director of Flight Operation

RwandAir, established in 2002 is the National Carrier for the Republic of Rwanda.
RwandAir mission statement is “to provide unsurpassed, safe and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world, while ensuring a fair return on investment.” The majority share holding of the company is the Government of Rwanda.
RwandAir is interested in hiring hands-on industry expert to fill leadership positions at Rwandair in order to support management at all levels in realizing its Vision and Mission..The successful candidates will for the period of one year renewable, under the direct supervision of the General Manager Operations ensure a well and professionally run airline that will ensure safe and reliable services.
Position: Director of Flight Operations
Department: Operations
Section: Flight Operations
Reporting: General Manager Operations
Key tasks:

• Oversee and conduct all of flight operation activities in accordance with Flight Operations Manual.
• Liaise with Rwanda Civil Aviation (RCAA) relating to Flight Operations
• Review and update Flight Operations Manual Suite
• Design and amend documents, liaising with the Rwanda Civil Aviation (RCAA) regarding such manuals and their approval.
• Report and advise the Authority and any other appropriate person or organisation as necessary all incidents, accidents, occurrence reports, relating to flight operations.
• Apply disciplinary authority over all flight operations personnel,
• Provide a complete and up to date reference library material to the crew
• Provide operational information, so as to keep pilots and other relevant staff advised of all operational requirements
• Liaise with outside agencies relevant to company line operations
• Validate of flight crew licenses and other mandatory flight crew documents applicable to the operation,
• Maintain the flight and route planning data and information to flight crew, and load and trim sheet design
• Communicate the objectives and application of the Safety Management Systems to all persons engaged in flight operations.

Required skills:

• Hold Command on the B737 aircraft or equivalent
• 10,000 hours of flight at least half on Boeing or equivalent
• Ability to manage complex tasks associated with airline operations
• Ability to manage large numbers of personnel including flight crew
• Communication skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Airline Transport Pilots Licence
• B737 NG Endorsement
• 3 Years operating experience as Pilot in Command of B737NG or other Boeing equivalent as approved by the safety authority
• Extensive experience in an airline flight operations management role
• A university degree in air safety management or any other related fields

How to apply:

• An application letter addressed to General Manager -Human Resources
• Recent and detailed curriculum vitae
• Relevant certificates
• A photocopy of the national identity card
• Two passport photos
• Three current referees

The deadline for submitting application documents is 9th March 2013 at 4 pm local time at the front desk of our head office located at Kigali International Airport, Top Floor building.
General Manager- Human Resources
RwandAir
Kigali International Airport – Main Terminal Building (Top Floor)
Box 7275 Kigali – Rwanda
Email: Recruitment@rwandair.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: RwandAir is an equal opportunity employer.