Post Holder / Manager Ground Operations

ExecuJet delivers excellence in a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are dedicated to safety and strive for creating a fulfilling workplace through cultivating genuine, open, and engaging relationships with passionate colleagues. ExecuJet is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill a vacancy as a Post Holder /Manager Ground Operations- Deputy Post Holder Security with the operations department, based in Dubai. Qualifications GCAA Dispatch License , AVSEC training Work Experience Minimum 5 years in the role or similar Background -Leadership, proactive management of all ground operations and flight planning activities, ensuring safe, secure, compliant, efficient and cost-effective operations in accordance with applicable aviation regulations, company policies, operational manuals and service standards. -management of ground-handling service providers, oversee operational risk and performance, and ensure effective coordination with internal departments, airport authorities, regulators, external stakeholders and customer interface. -Experience within Aviation Security Management and Assessments Languages English essential (ELP6) IT Skills LEON, Foreflight, MS Office Responsibilities -Perform all necessary functions as Post Holder/Manager Ground Operations, and Deputy Postholder Security as outlined in the OM, FDM and AOSP and liaise with the Post Holder Team, Regulators, Industry, Suppliers and other Company Ground Operations Managers, as necessary to ensure a Proactive, compliant, safe, efficient and seamless operations, -Maintain oversight of Ground Operation Vendor contracts, and coordinate with Group Purchase accordingly. (incl Handling / Fuel / Hotels etc) -Ensure assigned crew are compliant credential wise, as well as with Flight and Duty schemes and that reporting requirements are adhered to -Ensure Company scheduling/flight planning system 'LEON' is updated, utilised and maintained correctly -Initiate Risk Assessment and escalate where necessary for security, weather, safety or health reasons -Coordinate with In-house Travel agent, to maintain a seamless service -Maintain, Manage and coordinate all Flight Dispatch personnel in accordance with relevant regulatory and company requirements and procedures to ensure adequate coverage and safe efficient Operations -Maintain a duty roster for dispatch personnel and assign Duty Dispatcher for each shift, balancing Leave, OFF and OT requirements -Manage Company Flight and Duty scheme in conjunction with PHFO ensuring crew are only assigned IAW the approved schemes, RAs are conducted and approved (or rejected) where necessary for extensions or rest reductions, and reports filed as necessary -Investigation of Flight Crew or other reports involving Flight Dispatch operational control decisions, FDP, SRs/MORs and responding accordingly. -Is a qualified Flight Dispatcher conforming to UAE GCAA Requirements and available to perform duties as flight dispatcher whenever necessitated by Operational Requirements, and act as Check Dispatcher and Trainer -Liaise closely with and support QAM, SM and other Postholders with related Audits, Qls and effective RCA and CAPA process, SPM, SRs, MORs, MoC and RAs. Formulate and implement effective corrective action plans to address Hazards, Incidents, issues or recommendations within Dispatch or Security . -Ensure department documentation is maintained/updated, current and approved IAW appropriate regulatory requirements , and any notices/Memos are developed and promulgated as necessary -Timely authorization, querying, processing and cost center allocation of Invoices related to Ground Operations, -Monitoring and measuring and improving Flight Dispatch personnel performance relative to their competence, knowledge, understanding and application of standards and procedures and reporting deficiencies -Maintaining Emissions Monitoring Plans, programs and reporting IAW ETS for EU, UK and CORSIA -Determining, and managing Flight Dispatcher personnel training requirements and the development and delivery of relevant Training courses - Initiate the Emergency Response Plan where appropriate -Manage related AD-HOC and long term Projects, as allocated by the Director Flight Operations Such as EU Importation RVSM compliance Foreign Carrier authorizations Block permits Height Monitoring Uphold and promote the Companies Just Safety Culture- leading by example. Character Profile Team player, Lead by example, Resilient, tolerant, flexible, attention to detail, proactive, takes responsibility, though able to delegate . Customer focussed approach, though never at the expense of safety