Ground Operations Controller

European SAO Limited are recruiting for a Ground Operations Controller as a technical member of the Operations Control Centre.

The Operations Controller vacancy is an amazing opportunity for a qualified officer with aviation skills and ambition who is seeking a challenging role in a diverse and fast paced environment.

The OCC role within the Company Group is a key component because it acts as a centralised point of contact to manage various activities within the different deployed bases around Europe, having constant communication and coordination with all involved parties and departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the Operational aspects and maintains the data required for management of the flight schedule

• Support Ground Operations Department on the daily monitoring of tasks (e.g. fulfil client requirements)

• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders for different arrangements and coordination

• Coordinate and liaise with the crew members for flight schedule, climate condition, geographical factors and ensuring that country-specific requirements are complied with

• Undertake flight feasibility checks including FTL monitoring and NOTAMs. Ensures that the necessary handling, permits, fuel and airport requests are coordinated and confirmed to carry out the flight programs

• Compiles a Crew Briefing pack including an operational flight plan and executes crew control instructions for crew travel and hotel accommodation arrangements when

required

• Communicates with the CAMO Manager on the operational status of the aircrafts and the planning for the maintenance events

• Participates in the functioning of the Emergency Response Plan within the Operations Control Centre

• Office Administration; liaise with the internal stakeholders for office organisation

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential and mandatory requirements:

• Must have the right to live and work in Malta

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written

• Experience in flight dispatch/ground operations control in a Business Aviation environment

• IT Proficient - capable of working with Google work space or Microsoft Office and willing to learn/use aviation specific software

• Teamplayer with a proactive attitude able to take initiative with minimal supervision

• Flexibility to adapt and handle last minute changes

• Ability to prioritise and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Able to occasionally travel to other European countries or the United Kingdom

Desirable requirements:

• PPL, Flight Dispatcher licence or Aviation related qualification

• Experience in International Aviation Network Planning

• Driving licence

Advantages considered a plus:

• Proficiency in other languages

• Other aviation related experience or courses

• Organised and analytical person

Conditions

• Full-time permanent position (Working hours - Mon to Fri 9-5 initially with a possibility of 12hr shift introduction)

• On-site position, office located in Malta