Air Chathams Flight Operations Director

7 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Air Chathams Full time

About Air Chathams

Proudly family-owned and operated since 1984, Air Chathams serves the unique needs of communities across New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific. We operate scheduled and charter services, connecting people with reliability, safety, and exceptional service.

Our mission is to provide a safe, efficient, and high-quality flight experience for all our passengers.

We are seeking an experienced Flight Operations Director to join our team and help drive the next phase of our journey. As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our airline.

Your primary responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of flight operations, ensuring regulatory compliance with New Zealand Civil Aviation Rules and our airline exposition. You will lead strategic fleet renewal, charter expansion, and new route development plans.

You will also be responsible for overseeing crew recruitment, training, and professional development, ensuring we continue to cultivate top-tier talent. In addition, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team to align operational performance with business objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Air Chathams' growth and success. If you are passionate about aviation and leadership, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all aspects of flight operations to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Shape and execute strategic fleet renewal and expansion plans.
  • Oversee crew recruitment, training, and professional development.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to align operational performance with business objectives.
  • Maintain and enhance Safety Management Systems (SMS) and operational procedures.


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