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Job description / Role
- Provide guidance to the flight operations department in maintaining through knowledge and compliance with the Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) issued by PACA and keep upto date knowledge of the revision of CARs and Operational directives.
- Provide guidance to the flight operations department in maintaining overall knowledge on ICAO Annexes for operational compliance
- Corresponds with PACA through EVP-COO’s office with respect to policy changes and approvals in accordance with CARs.
- Corresponds with other departmental heads-Mangers on flight operations policy changes for incorporation in policy manual after approval of EVP-COO.
- Liaise with all operational heads-Mangers in order to prepare and maintain the applicable parts of the operations Manual, Flight operations Policy manual, Crew Policy Manual as per the regulatory and company requirements.
- Coordinate with PACA flight inspectors for approvals of all the parts the operation manual.
- Compiles and maintains approval of all necessary revision to the operations manuals issues in coordination with senior management.
- Exercise quality control over the processes required to maintain the manual.
- Liaise with regulator and - or his representative on all issues relating to regulatory compliance and advice the EVP-COO - Senior Management of any known current or impending noncompliance.
- Advice the flight operation management on operations and regulatory implementation deadlines.
- Develop and propose policy amendments related to regulatory issues.
- To guide flight ops to ensure conformity with all IATA IOSA SARPS relevant to flight operation responsibilities.
- Process periodical amendment and revisions to applicable parts of operations manual and policy manuals in coordination with senior management.
- Review published notices to crew (NTC) regularly for incorporation into applicable parts of operations manual.
- Liaise with the regulator on documentation issues and processing all approvals for the operations manuals including revisions.
- Prepare documents for seeking exemption from PACA for flight operations in respect of new aircrafts.
- Planning and directing the work of Technical Publication section, monitoring their work and taking corrective action when necessary
- Provide guidance to the Technical Publication section to prepare reports
- Ensure clarity around priorities and setting performance indicators for Technical Publications section in accordance with the Company objectives and policies.
- Manage along with MTP the overall financial and manpower budgeting for the Technical Publications section
- Interface with Senior Management for reporting
- Work with SENIOR Management and with other peers for strategy development and execution planning
- Any other duties assigned by the EVP-COO from time to time.
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in a related discipline with 10 years of relevant experience of which 5 years in CAR / JAR- OPS 1 or FAA part 121 or equivalent airline and having Management experience of 3 year in regulatory affairs / compliance management in Flight Operation department of an airline. Must have (or have had) a crew certificate or FOO authorisation. Master degree in the related discipline will be advantage.
About the Company
Oman Air, the flagship company of the Sultanate of Oman's Civil Aviation sector, commenced operations in 1993. Starting off as a regional player, Oman Air, as Oman's national carrier has witnessed rapid growth in the last 14 years. Oman Air has played a major role in making Muscat a major traffic hub in the Middle East providing a fillip to commercial, industrial and tourism activities.
As a full-fledged commercial airline of Oman, Oman Air has striven to maintain high performance standards in all aspects of its operation. The Oman International Services was established in the year 1970 & later Oman Aviation Services was founded on 1981 to extend services to the other airlines in terms of cargo handling, ground handling etc.
The Oman Air fleet consists of most modern and fuel- efficient aircraft with aesthetically designed interiors. Ultra- modern in-flight service equipment is deployed onboard to improve safety and overall performance. Investment in new technology, planning and product innovation has propelled Oman Air to the forefront of the aviation industry.