JOB TITLE: Flight Operations Officer
REPORTS TO: Manager Operations Control
ROLE PURPOSE STATEMENT: In joint authority with PIC, make decisions functions duties or tasks
associated with the operational control to ensure safety and security of a Jambojet flight. This shall
include provision, preparation and briefing the PIC with timely, adequate, updated flight
documentation and relevant information in compliance with conditions and limitations specified in
the AOC to ensure safe conduct of flights
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare and process Operational Flight Plans for all Jambojet flight departing from Nairobi
and other stations where applicable.
• Action all Messages/Emails for efficient safe operations.
• Operate radios VHF, HF to establish effective communications with aircrafts.
• Ensure orderliness and cleanliness of Operations Control Centre in order to maintain
conducive working environment.
• Compile and compute flight progress status in Wingtrac in order to maintain correct flight
information.
• Provide meteorological information to aircraft in-flight when required for safe flight
operations.
• Furnish the PIC while in flight, by appropriate means, with information which may be
necessary for the safe conduct of the flight. Such information shall include but not limited to,
In-flight diversions, deviation from planned routing and any changes that may affect safe
continuation and safe completion of the flight.
• Ensure implementation of safety, security and emergency standards at all times.
• Prepare process and provide all updated dispatch documentation and information for
readiness of flight crew briefings.
• Provide timely briefing to flight crew, in conformity with Company policy and Civil Aviation
Regulations for safe operation of the flights.
• Provide Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) and meteorological pre-flight briefing for all
crew departing from Nairobi and other stations where applicable.
• Advise Flight Crew on any payload status on the sector(s) to be flown to maximize payload.
• Prepare & File all ATS flight plans with the relevant Civil Aviation Authorities and communicate
any changes thereof in good time in accordance with legal requirements
• Monitor all assigned aircraft for restrictive Operational MEL/CDL and plan flights considering
the restrictions in consultation with the Maintenance team.
• Monitor day to day crew duty assignment to ensure compliance with the regulations and
company policies.
• Prepare and advice the crew movement to transport provider to ensure prompt pick-up and
drop-off of crew.
• Monitor closely crew check-in/check-out times to ensure flights operate on time and to enable
alerting of SBY crew in good time to minimize delay.
• Daily tracking of crew roster
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in relevant field
• Must have a Flight Operations Officer License issued by KCAA
• Three years working experience in Airline Operations
• Must be a team player and ability to adopt to changes
• Computer literate
• Must be at least 21 years of age
