Aircraft Performance Systems Specialist at FlySafair

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.


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.