FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - NAVIGATION
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We are one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines, with special relevance in the Spanish domestic market, as well as in France and Italy.
Job Purpose
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.
* 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.
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.
Main Relationships
* Flight Dispatchers: To provide route information, manage the navigation system, and resolve issues related to flight plans.
* iOCC Management: To coordinate with iOCC Management the resolution of all issues related to LIDO Flight Plan System.
* Fuel Management Team: To collaborate on route optimisation for fuel efficiency.
* Training Department: To coordinate training requirements for new routes and procedures.
* Maintenance Department: To ensure timely updates of navigational databases in aircraft and coordinate any required technical support.
* Project Management Office (PMO): To lead and manage navigation-related projects.
* Documentation Team (MAR): To provide updated navigation data for pilot documentation.
* Safety Compliance Department: To prepare for and support internal audits and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
* Air Traffic Control (ATC) Authorities (e.g., Eurocontrol, Enaire): To coordinate airspace usage, route changes, and ensure compliance with regulations.
* Regulatory Bodies (e.g., EASA, IOSA): To ensure compliance with aviation regulations and standards.
* Airport Authorities and Other Airlines: To manage navigation-related communications and compliance for specific routes and operational changes.
* Training and Safety Teams: For addressing navigational training needs and ensuring that all navigation-related safety issues are resolved.
* Network and scheduling department: To follow-up on the studies being performed, resolve operational doubts and align the conditions to be taken into account in the details of the shared study.
* Pilots: To address queries and incidents regarding navigation and ensure they have up-to-date information.
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.
* 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.
* 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.
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
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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