Flight Operations Intern

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
 The main purpose of the job is to assist in the efficient coordination of flights, ensuring safety and compliance with aviation regulations during service delivery as guided by the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and Company Policy. This includes flight planning, communication with aircraft commanders, monitoring flight operations, and providing administrative support to the Operations Department.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAIN TASKS EXTEND OF DISCRETION

Flight Planning  Assist the flight operations team to coordinate and execute daily flight activities, aligning them with client expectations as well as aviation requirement.
 Contributing to flight planning and dispatch processes, adhering to company Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) under supervision.
 Ensuring the timely completion and submission of flight plans for active flights.
 Facilitating the clearance process by delivering manifests to immigration offices
 Maintaining comprehensive records, including flight and event logs, aircrew flying records, and flight operations records for inbound and outbound flights
In liaison with supervisor

Flight Monitoring & Effective Communication

 Establishing and managing air-to-ground and pointto-point radio communication with aircraft commanders.
 Assisting with data entry of all relevant flight information into the company database system as well as post flight filing of flight operations documents, for monitoring purposes.
In liaison with supervisor

Flight Operations administration

 Offering administrative assistance to the Operations Department, including tasks such as organizing and replenishing stationery supplies to align with departmental demands
 Attending to any additional work-related assignments delegated by the Operations
Manager, and duty officer.
In liaison with supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education

 Diploma in Flight Operations/Dispatch
 Knowledge in radio communication
 Proficiency in computer studies (word, excel, power point, outlook, internet).

Skills and competencies

 Ability to work with teams and within a team
 Ability to learn fast
 Ability to manage time
 Dependable, flexible and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
 Self-motivated and confident
 A keen eye for details
 Good communication and interpersonal skills
 Ability to follow instructions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

 24-hour response required whenever necessary within a 24-hour work environment
 Work is performed in an office environment.

If you have the passion to contribute to the leading Aero-medical and Health solutions provider, submit application by 20th September 2023. Attach cover letter specifying how you meet the criteria, what you expect to bring to AMREF Flying Doctors (AFD) with an updated CV in PDF.Please visit AMREF Flying Doctors website at https://flydoc.org/career-opportunities/ or Amref Health Africa website at https://amref.org/vacancies/ to view job details and requirements.

Apply via :

recruitment.amref.org