Flight Operations Manager

ABOUT US

DragonFly Executive Air Charter is expanding its fleet and flight operations, and we are looking for an experienced Flight Operations Manager to join our leadership team. Operating a fleet including King Air 200 and Citation Bravo aircraft, we deliver tailored charter flights and special mission operations across the UK and Europe for corporate and private clients.

We are a small, professional operation where senior staff play a central role in the day-to-day success of the business. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of flight operations at an ambitious, forward-thinking company — working closely with the Accountable Manager and a committed team to maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational quality

ROLE OVERVIEW

As Flight Operations Manager you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of all flight operations under DragonFly's UK AOC. You will hold direct regulatory accountability as a named postholder, working closely with other Nominated Post Holder Managers and Ground Operations Team.

Responsibilities:

• Hold the postholder role and ensure DragonFly's full compliance with UK CAA regulations, UK Part-OPS, and all applicable requirements.

• Maintain overall discipline, management, and competence of the Company's flight crew, including recruitment, training, licensing, and recency.

• Maintain Operations Manuals Parts A, B, and C, airfield categorisation and briefs, performance data, AOM, and all documentation held within the Company's compliance software.

• Act as primary liaison with the CAA on operational and flight safety matters and promulgate Safety Notices and Safety Directives as required.

• Liaise with the Safety Manager and Continuing Airworthiness Manager to ensure maintenance and safety matters affecting flight operations are addressed promptly.

• Drive a proactive safety culture and active engagement with the Company's Safety and Compliance Monitoring System across all staff.

Requirements:

We welcome applications from candidates with a strong background in UK AOC flight operations leadership. Minimum requirements include:

• Previous experience as a Flight Operations Manager, Chief Pilot, or equivalent named postholder within a UK AOC environment.

• Strong knowledge of UK CAA regulations, UK Part-OPS, and Air Navigation Order requirements.

• Familiarity with compliance management software (e.g., Centrik or equivalent).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Full right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Current or previous flight crew experience on King Air 200 or Citation Bravo aircraft.

• Experience with special mission, air ambulance, surveillance, or ad-hoc charter operations.

• Involvement in SMS development, compliance audit preparation, or direct CAA postholder engagement.

• Management or leadership qualifications.

• Experience within a growing or entrepreneurial aviation business.