Job Ref #: OCC_Aircraftperformancesystemsspecialist5
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

• Prepare and validate Operational Flight Plans (Navigation Logs) using the approved Flight Planning Systems;
• Capture and maintain accurate records of all aircraft movements within the Flight Planning System;
• Assess route feasibility to ensure compliance with regulatory authority requirements, international civil aviation standards, and company policies;
• Monitor and report on post-flight statistical data, identifying deviations, inefficiencies, or safety concerns;
• Configure flight planning software, including the setup and maintenance of applications required for Flight Crew iPads;
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, foreign civil aviation bodies, and airport service providers to ensure adherence to statutory and operational requirements;
• Communicate and coordinate with navigation data suppliers to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data; 
• Report non-compliance promptly and implement corrective actions to restore compliance with SACAA and ICAO standards;
• Ensure all activities align with statutory regulations, organisational standards, policies, and procedures;
• Monitor and coordinate Navigation Training courses for Flight Operations staff, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company requirements; 
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide ongoing support to flight crew and operations staff in the use of navigation and flight planning tools;
• Analyse stakeholder needs (internal and external) and identify opportunities for process and system improvement;
• Build, support, and maintain professional, diverse, and collaborative relationships across departments and with external service providers;
• Implement remedial actions where stakeholder needs or service levels are not being met;
• Manage fair utilisation principles and coordination of shared navigation services between airlines, ensuring transparency and equitable access;
• Contribute to the safety management system by identifying risks, reporting hazards, and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are applied;
• Analyse operational performance data to identify trends, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities in flight planning and navigation processes;
• Support innovation and system optimisation projects, ensuring new technologies and processes are implemented effectively;
• Conduct fuel planning and tankering evaluations by considering fuel pricing, uplift limitations, payload implications, route characteristics, and operational constraints;
• Evaluate and update tankering strategies to balance operational efficiency, cost optimisation, and environmental considerations;
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external fuel providers to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and operationally compliant fuel supply;
• Monitor and analyse fuel uplift, burn rates, and consumption trends to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings; 
• Participate in fuel optimisation and fuel-saving initiatives aligned with organisational efficiency and sustainability objectives;
• Produce fuel performance analyses and reports to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement;
• Ensure fuel planning practices comply with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and operational procedures;
• Compile and distribute regular operational reports on flight planning accuracy, route feasibility, delays, and post-flight statistical data to management and regulatory stakeholders where applicable;
• Generate compliance and performance dashboards to track adherence to SACAA requirements and company standards;
• Provide management with analytical insights and recommendations based on trends, anomalies, and operational performance indicators;
• Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate and complete reporting records, ensuring data is accessible for internal and external audits. 

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Flight Operations Officer course (Essential);
• Train the Trainer (Essential);
• Relevant Degree/Diploma (Advantageous);
• 5 years' relevant experience (Essential); 
• Experience in aviation fuel management function (Essential); 
• Experience with Jeppesen software (Advantageous);
• Experience of an Operations Control System (OCS) (Advantageous);
• Pervious aviation industry experience (Beneficial);
• Willing to work overtime. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Professional;
• Integrity;
• Positive attitude;
• Must be able to work in a team and independently;
• Immaculate time keeping. 

Application Guideline:

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 28 April 2026