About KORR

Operating since 2004, the Korr Group has become a key player within the aviation and aerospace sector providing high quality services to a range of clientele. With a focus on Engineering and Maintenance, Flight Operations, Stores and Logistics, our large network of skilled personnel manage contracts across the Asia Pacific region. The Korr Group team of professionals are dedicated to delivering efficient, cost effective services to achieve key business outcomes for our clients.

About the Role

Korr Technical Services has an urgent requirement for a Director of Flight Operations for our client based in Bahrain.

This is a 3 year (renewable) contract position based in Bahrain and the successful candidate will embrace the Nominated Post Holder position. Which will also be an active flying role.

The roles accountabilities and responsibilities will include:

•The management and control of all aspects of Flight Operations, ensuring that Aircraft operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with regulatory authority and company requirements

•Ensuring that managers and staff within the department carry out their tasks and duties in a timely, professional and disciplined manner, in accordance with established procedure

•The validation and approval of new routes and Airfields used by Company Aircraft

•Liaison and communication with the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs, local authorities, Air Traffic Control, Airfield operators, and Airlines, and all appropriate authorities,

•Implementation of Quality Assurance throughout Flight Operations.

•Designate adequate number of supervision personnel within the Flight Operations Department

•Approval of Line Checking Captains

•Responsibility for all aspects of Operations policy and its development

•Responsibility for Operations budget

•The production, management and amendment of procedures required to ensure safe operations

•The initiation of flight safety investigations and management evaluation

•The recruitment, training and termination of all personnel employed in the flight operations department

•The attendance at various forums, including safety meetings and QA reviews

About You 

Applicants must be able to meet the Minimum requirements as detailed below;

•Must hold a valid ATPL and have a minimum of 5000 total hours on B737Classic type

•Maximum age on commencement 55 years old

•B737-300 Pilots with B737-800 experience are preferred

Applicants should also possess the following attributes:

•The ability to manage and deliver results in a complex and demanding environment

•Be an effective communicator at all levels, demonstrating strong leadership skills

•The ability to adapt in a changing and challenging work environment.

The benefits of this contract are;

•USD base salary plus flight pay and DFO allowance

•Housing allowance •Motor Vehicle allowance

•Contribution to School fees •Life and medical insurance

•Company bonus scheme.

A relocation package and visa service are also available to successful candidates

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified Applicants should apply with an updated CV and copies of all relevant supporting documentation.