Job description

Beond is the world's first premium leisure airline.
As we continue to expand our regulatory and operational footprint, we are establishing a Bahrain Air Operator Certificate (AOC) under the oversight of the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs (BCAA).
We are seeking a Nominated Postholder Flight Operations to lead the development, certification and oversight of the Flight Operations function for our Bahrain AOC, based in Manama, Bahrain.
The Nominated Postholder Flight Operations is appointed by, and reports to, the Accountable Manager, and is responsible for: Ensure safe and efficient flight operations and remain in compliance with the applicable Bahrain Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) and BCAA requirements for the operational area under your responsibility Determine flight operational standards, practices and safety policy, ensure compliance with the applicable regulations and the AOC, and provide effective Standard Operating Procedures Define the Flight Operations budget and oversee Flight Operations Support, including Crew Scheduling and Operations Control Assess and review route and aerodrome selection and flight-crew competency, and liaise with the Nominated Postholder – Ground Operations on new airports and handling requirements Issue, or delegate the issue of, Operations Manual Parts A, B and C, the Cabin Safety Manual and the Cabin Operations Manual, and implement new BCAA/EASA/ICAO requirements, in coordination with Compliance Monitoring Lead Crew Resource Management and implement the department Safety Management System (SMS) under the Safety Manager A competitive package with relocation support where applicable, and the opportunity to build a premium airline certificate from the ground up as part of a fast-growing multi-AOC group.
If you do not receive a response from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful due to the high volume of applications we receive.
This is a Nominated Postholder position under the applicable Bahrain Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) and associated BCAA requirements and guidance.
Appointment is subject to formal nomination to and acceptance by BCAA.
Mandatory • Hold, or have held, a valid flight crew licence (ATPL/CPL) with ratings appropriate to a type of operation conducted under the AOC (Bahrain CAR-OPS / ORO.
AOC.135). • At least 5 years' relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years in the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position (Bahrain CAR-OPS / ORO.
AOC.135). • Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable Bahrain ANTR and BCAA requirements, Operations Manual structure and flight-time-limitation schemes • Must be acceptable to BCAA following formal assessment.
Desirable • Current or recent command on the Airbus A320/A321 family.
• Prior experience as a nominated postholder / a new-AOC stand-up.
• ICAO English Level 4 or above where operational.