Overview
FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - NAVIGATION role at Vueling Airlines. Oversee and enhance navigational operations within the flight operations department, adhering to international regulations and company standards, to ensure the efficient, safe operation of all flights and maintain timely, accurate navigational information, while mentoring junior staff and driving continuous improvement projects.
Main Accountabilities
* Ensure all flight information and documentation are current and accurate, minimising operational disruptions by comparing new and old versions of data and implementing necessary changes.
* Maintain the reliability of in-flight navigation systems by conducting thorough integrity checks and ensuring databases are free of corruption.
* Develop the skills and knowledge of junior staff, ensuring they understand procedures and can perform their tasks to a high standard.
* Enable the safe and efficient planning of new routes, especially those involving challenging geographical or political conditions, by conducting thorough analyses and collaborating with other departments.
* Ensure EFB applications are functional, up-to-date, and meet the needs of pilots and operations by managing updates and resolving issues with vendors.
* Successfully implement projects by coordinating tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring that project goals are met.
* Facilitate smooth audit processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards by preparing necessary documentation and evidence.
* Enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual workload by continuously seeking out and implementing innovative solutions.
* Reduce fuel consumption and operational costs by continuously improving flight routes in collaboration with the fuel management team. Participate in regulatory
* Ensure compliance with new regulations and maintain operational standards by staying updated on regulatory changes and implementing required adjustments.
* Provide accurate flight time estimates to support scheduling and operational planning, impacting both pilot scheduling and flight network planning.
* Resolve issues efficiently and maintain operational continuity by addressing and resolving navigation-related queries and incidents.
* Ensure all stakeholders have access to the latest navigation procedures and changes by managing the documentation and publication process.
* Coordinate with the rest of OPCOs the specifications to be included in each version of the software & align with iOCC management the proper deployment of new functionalities.
* Step in as a technical expert during high-demand periods, ensuring that critical tasks related to flight navigation, route analysis, and database updates are handled efficiently and without delay, including resolving navigational issues, maintaining operational continuity, and preventing disruptions in flight operations, and ensuring that navigation systems remain reliable, compliant, and fully operational during peak workloads.
Main Responsibilities - Tasks
* Manage the review and update of navigational data and airport information every 28 days.
* Ensure the loading and integrity checks of the aircraft's navigational databases.
* Act as a mentor and provide training to Navigation Technicians.
* Coordinate and manage complex route studies and feasibility analyses.
* Maintain and test Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications and coordinate with vendors.
* Serve as the project manager (PMO) for cross-departmental navigation projects.
* Prepare and provide documentation and evidence for internal and external audits.
* Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
* Collaborate with the fuel management team to optimise routes for fuel efficiency.
* Participate in regulatory updates and implement necessary changes in navigation procedures.
* Prepare block times based on historical data and operational efficiency.
* Handle navigation-related queries and incidents from pilots and other departments.
* Manage the documentation and publication of navigation procedures and changes.
* Be the LIDO Flight System SuperUser in charge of all new version tests, data maintenance and serviciability assurance.
* Perform the role of technician when the situation or workload peaks in the department require it.
Education
* Aeronautical Engineering degree required, as stipulated by aviation authority regulations and company standards.
* Comprehensive understanding of flight operations, including planning and executing flight routes, and the ability to interpret and manage navigational data.
* Proficiency with navigation systems, specifically Lido, and other related software and applications used for flight planning and navigation.
* Familiarity with Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications, including both iPad and Windows-based platforms, is essential for managing updates and resolving issues.
* Knowledge of international aviation regulations and standards, including AIRAC cycles, and the ability to implement and comply with these standards effectively.
Experience
* A minimum of 2 years of experience in an airline's engineering or flight operations department is required, and experience specifically in a flight navigation role is highly desirable, as it ensures familiarity with the processes and tasks involved in flight dispatch, airports & routes analysis.
* 737 MAX experience is a plus.
* Demonstrated experience in mentoring and training junior staff, ensuring they understand procedures and can perform tasks to a high standard.
* Experience in leading or participating in cross-departmental projects, with a focus on improving procedures and systems.
* Involvement in preparing for and supporting internal and external audits, particularly those conducted by regulatory bodies such as EASA and IOSA.
* Experience working with regulatory bodies and implementing compliance measures within flight operations.
* Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities within the operational framework.
Competencies
* Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
* Experience in leading and participating in projects.
* Strategic Thinking
* Data Analysis
Languages
* English C1
* Spanish C1
Location
Viladecans, Barcelona
Employment type
* Other
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Airlines and Aviation
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