Operations Engineering & Dispatch Manager

ASL Aviation Holdings DAC Swords Ireland Other
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Company Description

ASL Aviation Holdings is a leading aviation services company based in Swords, Ireland, close to Dublin Airport. The ASL Aviation Holdings Group includes 5 wholly owned European airlines; ASL Airlines Ireland, ASL Airlines Belgium, ASL Airlines France, ASL Airlines and ASL Airlines United Kingdom. The Group also has airline operations in South Africa and Thailand. Additionally, the Group includes maintenance facilities and several leasing entities. ASL’s airlines operate under their own brands and operate passenger and cargo networks on behalf of major international customers, particularly in the express freight and postal sectors. The Group’s global operations serve over 65 countries.

The Global ASL fleet of 140 aircraft includes 17 aircraft types from the Boeing 747-400F to the ATR-72 turbo prob. The Group has confirmed 20 slots with Boeing for 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) aircraft. Delivery of these next-generation aircraft has started and will continue until 2023.

In 2020, despite the global disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, ASL’s airlines continued to operate with 80% global aircraft utilisation on average. The airlines operated more than 122,000 flight hours, carrying 810,000 tonnes of freight and 2,620,000 passengers.

While some of the group airlines were founded more than 40 and 50 years ago, ASL Aviation Holdings’ foundation essentially began in 1998 and the company has been profitable every year since its incorporation. Annual revenue now exceeds €1.1bn EUR.

ASL employs 2,500 people globally of 51 different nationalities. The Group’s vision is to be the aviation service provider of choice through excellence, experience, and expertise.

Position

Responsible for the stategic implementation, management and coordination of all Flight Dispatch and Operations Engineering activities throughout the ASL European organisation. Ensure all operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Coordinate a group wide approach to operations engineering and dispatch activities driving standardisation through coordination with the Operations Steering Group. Participate as a key member of the Ops Steering Group.
  • Promote and implement, as a priority, the company safety management system (SMS) to ensure the prevention of accidents. Collaborate with Flight Operations and Safety Management on the management of change within Flight Operations and the production of associated safety cases including hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Support the introduction of new aircraft or systems in consultation with the relevant internal departments, manufacturers and the relevant authorities.
  • Responsible for the successful establishment and implementation of the dispatch and ops engineering shared services function.
  • Oversee the design and review of operational documentation with the relevant stakeholders. Main point of contact with various national aviation authorities, ensuring to stay up to date with changing regulations.
  • Administer the operational flight plan system and other dispatch systems. Manage the production of reports, analysis and statistics as required by the operations departments.
  • Lead, motivate and develop the team, providing regular performance feedback, in order to maximise business results, employees' satisfaction and team productivity.
  • Maintain competence on the basis of continued education and training in their area of responsibility. The company will facilitate this process.

Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree, preferably in Aviation, Engineering, Business or ATPL

Experience:

  • 5 years experience working in a flight operations function with specific expert knowledge in either
  • flight dispatch or ops engineering.
  • 5 years experience in a managerial position with budget responsibility is desirable.
  • Indepth knowledge of Sabre and other Group operational systems.
  • Experience in managing a remote team is desirable.

Other information

Company: ASL Belgium, ASL France or ASL Ireland

Location: CDG, DUB or LGG

Reports to: ASLI Managing Director

Direct Reports: Yes

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00-17.30