Deputy Head of Flight Operations - Dash 6 Twin Otter

NTR

DE HAVILLAND

DASH 6 TWIN OTTER

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Preferred time

DHC-6 type rating

License req.

CPL

Open to Lic. Holders

EASA, FAA, TCCA

Medical

Class 1

ICAO ELP level

Visa sponsorship

Not provided

Additional requirements

Operational experience appropriate to the type of remote operation conducted under the Zimex Aviation AOC.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in one of the following: A deputy or management role within an airline flight operations department; A position comparable in responsibility to a deputy Nominated Person Flight Operations role.
Demonstrated understanding and practical application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
Familiarity with Flight Data Monitoring, Fatigue Risk Management and Flight Safety systems is required.
Good working knowledge of related operational areas, including: Dispatch & Operations Control, Flight Planning, Maintenance & Engineering, Scheduling & Crew Planning and Flight Training
Strong integrative and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and flight crew groups.
Proven ability to work within a regulated, safety-critical environment.
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify operational risks and propose effective solutions.
Acceptability to the competent authority as a deputy to the Nominated Person Flight Operations.

Job description

Established in 1969, ZIMEX has continuously delivered specialised worldwide remote field operations. Based in Switzerland, the ZIMEX Group holds a Swiss Air Operator Certificate, owns its Maintenance Repair Facility and an Aviation Training Organization. With around 200 employees, we operate and maintain a modern fleet of turboprop aircraft under European EASA Aviation Standards. Major petroleum industry companies, international humanitarian organizations, governments, UN agencies, express cargo and mail customers rely on the proven professionalism, extensive aviation know-how, in-house spare parts logistics, excellent safety record and high dispatch reliability of ZIMEX.

The Deputy Head of Group Flight Operations, who also assumes the role of Deputy Nominated Person Flight Operations (dNPFO), supports the Head of Group Flight Operations who is also the Nominated Person Flight Operations in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient conduct of all flight operations under the Zimex Aviation AOC. The Deputy Head of Group Flight Operations / dNPFO acts as the alternate point of responsibility and may assume the duties of the Head of Group Flight Operations / NPFO during their absence, as delegated.

The role requires a high level of operational expertise (preferably Remote/Utility Operations), leadership capability, and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, operational safety, and processes.

Compensation and benefits

Summary

We offer a key leadership position within a dynamic and growing aviation organisation, embedded in a professional environment with short decision-making paths and a strong operational culture. You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the strategic evolution of Flight Operations. The role is structured as an HQ-based, rostered management position with limited flying duties, focusing primarily on leadership, oversight, and regulatory responsibilities.

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Base location

Switzerland | Zurich

ZRH - Zurich

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