Responsibilities 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; Qualifications 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. Preference will be given to members of under‑represented designated groups. Closing Date: 28 April 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr